Critical Reading and Global Issues · Semester 1

Understanding Figurative Language in Non-Fiction

Recognizing and interpreting metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech in informational texts.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how figurative language enhances the persuasive power of a non-fiction text.
  2. Differentiate between literal and figurative meanings in complex passages.
  3. Explain how an author's use of analogy clarifies abstract concepts.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Vocabulary and Grammar - S4MOE: Reading and Viewing - S4
Level: Secondary 4
Subject: English Language
Unit: Critical Reading and Global Issues
Period: Semester 1

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15–30 min

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