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Grade 3 English
Literature
4. Craft
Contrasting Literal and Figurative Language
Master the Art of Literal vs Figurative Language
You'll learn to spot the difference between words that mean exactly what they say and creative language that paints pictures in your mind.
What You'll Learn
You learn literal language means exactly what words say
You discover figurative language creates pictures through creative comparisons
You practice identifying expressions like heart of gold meaning
You master recognizing when language is imaginative versus factual
What You'll Practice
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You identify whether phrases use literal or figurative meanings
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You explain what figurative expressions like butterflies stomach mean
3
You distinguish between exact word meanings and creative comparisons
Why This Matters
You need this skill to understand the creative ways authors express ideas and to become a more thoughtful reader and writer.
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Literal Language
Figurative Language
Language Comparison
Creative Expression
Reading Comprehension
