Standard Alignments:

CCSS ELA: RL.8.4

RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.

TEKS ELA: 8(9)(G)

8(9)(G) Explain the purpose of rhetorical devices such as analogy and juxtaposition and of logical fallacies such as bandwagon appeals and circular reasoning.

Related Lessons

Analyze a Theme in Literature
Analyze How Differences in Point of View Create Suspense or Humor
Use Literary Devices to Interpret an Author's Work
Analyze the Impact of Allusions on Text
Use Symbolism to Interpret an Author's Meaning
Determine the Figurative Meaning of Words in Stories
Use the Biographical Approach to Analyze a Work of Literature

Related Concepts

Figurative Language Poster
Use a Thesaurus to Revise Word Choices
Evaluate Author's Use of Descriptive Language
Explain the Use of Figurative Language
Recognize & Explain the Meaning of Idioms
Explain the Meaning of Similes & Metaphors
Interpret Hyperbole in a Sentence
Determine the Figurative Meaning of Words and Phrases
Interpret Metaphors
Interpret Personification
Explain Shades of Meaning of Related Words
Identify & Interpret Imagery
Revise Writing to Improve Word Choice
Distinguish Among the Connotations of Words with Similar Denotations
Analyze Idioms
Revise Writing for Appropriate Word Choice
Analyze the Impact of Allusions on Text
Determine the Figurative Meaning in Speeches
Analyze the Impact of Word Choices on Meaning and Tone
Analyzing the Impact of Word Choices on Tone and Meaning
Analyze Nuances in Word Meaning
Analyze The Impact of Word Choices on Tone and Meaning
Analyze the Meaning of Analogies
Identify & Use Literal & Figurative Meanings of Words
Recognize Figurative Language in Poetry