Students will learn about:

• similes
• metaphors
• hyperbole
• alliteration
• personification
• idioms

This resource includes:

• 7 student worksheets: includes overview page and one page per figurative language. Each worksheet allows students to identify a figurative language technique in popular song lyrics, and gives them an opportunity to write on their own using that figurative language technique.
• Answer keys for the worksheets
• Cumulative task: students will apply their knowledge of figurative language to write their own lyrics using a topic of choice. Includes pages for brainstorming, rough copy, good copy, and a rubric for teacher assessment.

*FOR DISTANCE LEARNING* This assignment is formatted as a secure PDF. It is an independent work packet and not yet formatted specifically for Google classroom.

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