Short+Story+Unit

Figurative Language Rap
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Firework Song and Lyrics
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 * Task #3 **
 * Create your own similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole **

**Task #4 Make the Connection**
===Brainstorm and think about places in your short stories where you can add figurative language to enhance the reader's understanding of the text. How can you use imagery and figurative language to "put the reader there?"===

====** Task #5 Extra Practice: ** Watch the video and observe the use of figurative language. Discuss and record additional examples of figurative language in songs with your group. What does using this type of language //do// for songs? ====

Video: Figurative Language in Songs
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**More Practice!**
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