LG.ELAR.2.I
Determine and explain purposes and effects of figurative language, particularly symbolic and metaphoric.
Literary Genres · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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purposeseffectsfigurative languagesymbolic languagemetaphoric language
Skills
- determine (purposes of figurative language) #dok2
- explain (effects of figurative language) #dok3
- interpret (symbolic language) #dok3
- interpret (metaphoric language) #dok3
- analyze (use of figurative language, particularly symbolism and metaphor) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of figurative language in a text. #dok1
- I can list different types of figurative language, including symbolism and metaphor. #dok1
- I can determine the purpose for an author's use of figurative language. #dok2
- I can classify phrases in a text as literal or figurative. #dok2
- I can explain how symbolism and metaphor affect readers' understanding. #dok3
- I can analyze the effect of figurative language on the meaning and tone of a text. #dok3
- I can interpret the underlying meanings of symbolic and metaphoric language in literary works. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Figurative language, especially symbolism and metaphor, enhances the meaning and impact of a text.
- Understanding the author’s purposes and the effects of figurative language helps readers interpret literature more deeply.
Essential Questions
- How do authors use figurative language—especially symbolism and metaphor—to communicate ideas or themes?
- What is the difference between literal and figurative language in literature?
- How do the purposes and effects of figurative language influence a reader’s interpretation?
- In what ways do symbolic and metaphoric language deepen meaning in a literary work?
- Why might an author choose to use figurative language instead of directly stating an idea?