The Great Outdoors – Read each passage. On the lines, indicate what kind of figurative language is being used. Then interpret its meaning.
Exciting Times – These are shorter practice passages to work with.
Huh? – Read each passage. Identify and explain the figurative language.
Haley's Decision – Haley finds herself in a unique position.
Figurative Language in Prose – Read the assignment. Answer the questions.
It is a Beauteous Evening – Read the poem It is a Beauteous Evening by William Wordsworth and answer the questions.
A Book – Interpret the poem. It might take a few passes through.
Interpreting Literature – Read the assigned text. Answer the questions.
Symbolism in Poetry – Can you identify the symbols? What do they mean?
The Tyger – Read and interpret the famous William Blake poem.
Sonnet 116 – Break this poem into parts to help you understand it best.
Oh Romeo Where.... – Read and explain the figurative language in each quotation.
Convey Character – The passage is from the novel Hard Times by Charles Dickens.
Charles Dickens Character's – Charles Dickens was a master storyteller, adept at the use of figurative language.
Interpreting Poetry – Read the assigned poem. Answer the questions.