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Language Resources Figurative: referring to
a word’s meaning that is different from its usual meaning, often by using language that describes something else
Literal: referring to words
in their usual or ordinary meaning
Sensory language: details using the five senses that add color and depth to writing
Example from Text
Analyze the Effect
Paragraph 4: “my palms started sweating”
sensory detail makes the action more vivid
aCTiViTY 2.5
interacting in Meaningful Ways: Figurative Language
Learning Targets
• Analyze and explain in conversation how figurative and sensory language produces effects on the reader.
• Write a short narrative collaboratively and independently.
• Express and justify opinions in conversation and writing by providing text
evidence.
Figurative Language
Imma Achilike, the author of “Why Couldn’t I Have Been Named Ashley?” uses figurative and sensory language to create effects by engaging the reader’s imagination. While literal descriptions don’t provide many details to the reader, figurative language allows the reader to picture the action more clearly. In this activity, you will identify and analyze figurative language and sensory details.
Skim through “Why Couldn’t I Have Been Named Ashley?” looking for examples of sensory details and figurative language. Write examples in the chart. Then analyze each example to understand the effect the author is trying to create.
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