Standard Alignments:

CCSS ELA: L.4.5.A

L.4.5.A Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.

TEKS ELA: 4(9)(B)

4(9)(B) Explain figurative language such as simile, metaphor, and personification that the poet uses to create images.

Related Lessons

Explain the Meaning of Similes & Metaphors
Determine the Meaning of Unknown Words Using Context Clues
Recognize and Explain the Meaning of Idioms
Interpret Similes and Metaphors
Distinguish Literal from Non-Literal Language
Punctuate Compound Sentences Correctly
Use Quotation Marks Around the Exact Words of a Speaker
Order Adjectives Within Sentences
Use a Thesaurus to Improve Choice
Punctuate Quotations Correctly
Use Roots to Determine the Meaning of Words
Use Modal Verbs
Use Synonyms to Determine the Meaning of Words
Produce Complex Sentences
Use Prefixes to Analyze the Meaning of Words
Use Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
Determine the Meaning of Multiple-Meaning Words
Determine the Meaning of Homophones
Use Simple Sentences
Use Suffixes to Analyze the Meaning of Words
Use Commas in Direct Quotations
Use Idioms to Determine the Meaning of Phrases
Form and Use Progressive Tense Verbs
Use Antonyms to Determine the Meaning of Words
Revise Writing (Add or Delete Sentences)
Convey Ideas With Precise Words
Correctly Use Misused Verbs
Use Roots to Determine the Meaning of Words - Greek Latin
Flashcards Use Prepositional Phrases
Flashcards Ensure Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Related Concepts

Distinguish Literal and Non-Literal Meanings
Explain the Meaning of Similes & Metaphors
Recognize and Explain the Meaning of Idioms
Use Idioms to Determine the Meaning of Phrases
Distinguish Literal from Non-Literal Language
Figurative Language Poster
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
Identify & Interpret Imagery
Identify & Interpret Personification