Author:
Tim Batiuk
Subject:
Arts and Humanities
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Level:
Middle School
Grade:
6
Tags:
  • Figurative Language
  • Literature
  • License:
    Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial
    Language:
    English

    Education Standards

    Figurative Bud

    Overview

    In Bud, Not Buddy, we see the world through the eyes of our narrator, Bud. The way he describes the world tells us a bit about who he is as a character, too. In this assignment, we will focus on figurative language that tells us more about the text.

    Figurative language is language that is not literal, or exactly accurate, but instead appeals to the senses by describing something in an unlikely way. Examples are metaphors, similes, hyperboles, and personifications. These can make writing more persuasive, effective, or impactful.

    Post

    Review your reading so far this week. Then, in your reply below, complete the following:

    1. An example of figurative language from the text (including a page number)
    2. Its literal meaning
    3. What this language reveals about Bud's feelings

    Review your reading so far this week. Then, in your reply below, complete the following:

    1. An example of figurative language from the text (including a page number)
    2. Its literal meaning
    3. What this language reveals about Bud's feelings