Word Wealth: Vocabulary and Language · Vocabulary & Language

Figurative Language

Exploring metaphors, similes, personification, and idioms to add depth to communication.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do we use metaphors to describe abstract feelings?
  2. 2How do idioms reflect the culture of the people who use them?
  3. 3What is the difference between literal and figurative truth?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Reading - Grade 5ON: Writing - Grade 5
Grade: Grade 5
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: Word Wealth: Vocabulary and Language
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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