Recognize and use similes, metaphors, personification, idioms, adages, and proverbs (L.4.5.a-b)
Exercise
Difficulty 4
~5 min
eng.g4.s.ex_16
Add Figurative To Essay
Prompt
Add ONE figurative move (simile, metaphor, or personification) to your intro HOOK or conclusion SO-WHAT. Annotate type label in green pencil.
How it's presented
mode
revision on handwriting
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
1 figurative move addedAnnotated with type labelAmplifies the topicPlaced at hook or so-what
Hints
- Place where it lands — hook or so-what.
- Pick a comparison that AMPLIFIES the topic, not a random one.
Misconceptions to watch
- Move buried in middle of essay where it loses impact.
- Comparison disconnected from topic.
Used in lessons