Curated Video
GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Figurative Language - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
Curated Video
Common British Idioms but What is an Idiom?
Let's first answer the question 'what is an idiom?' then we will look at the most common British idioms and phrases with meanings and examples. Timestamps and links are below! 0:07 What is an idiom? 1:53 What is figurative language? 2:40...
Oxford Comma
Robert Frost's Most Visceral Poem: "Out, Out-"
Reading, summary, and analysis of Robert Frost's "Out, Out-" In this video we'll look at the poem's literary techniques, historical context, biographical connection, and Shakespeare inspired title. The buzz saw snarled and rattled in the...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Perfecting Poetry - Sensory Imagery and Sound Devices (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
Let’s dive deeper into the world of poetry. In this second lesson, we’ll explore poetry with all five senses. Discover how poets use sound devices, sensory imagery, figurative language and much more! Soon, you’ll have all the tools you...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Powering Through Prose - Common Narrative Techniques (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)
Our second lesson will zoom into the finer elements of prose fiction. We’ll explore narrative style, techniques, figurative language, imagery, syntax and tone. We’ll revisit some basic language features before building on your...
The Bazillions
Personification
Make something come alive with the words that you provide! Learn all about the magic of personification as you sing along with the Bazillions!
Cerebellum
The Elements Of Poetry - Overview
The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . these are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Sam Glucksberg - Understanding Figurative Language
Sam Glucksberg was born February 6, 1933, in Montreal, Quebec. He received his B.S. in psychology in 1956 at City College of New York, Magna Cum Laude. He then received his Ph.D in experimental psychology with distinction at New York...
Cerebellum
The Elements Of Poetry - Figurative Language
The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . These are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...
Cerebellum
The Elements Of Poetry - Rhyme And Rhythmn
The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . these are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...
Cerebellum
The Elements Of Poetry - Figurative Language Continued
The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . these are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...
Oxford Comma
How to Write Amazing Transitions: A Case Study of Sarah Vowell's "Shooting Dad"
A piece originally delivered on radio, "Shooting Dad" gives a personal account of the political divide in the United States. This video specifically looks at the musicality of the piece; what moves it from a good essay to a great one.
The Bazillions
Similes And Metaphors
Metaphor Man and Simile Girl are here to save the day! These heroes make learning your similes and metaphors as easy as pie. Sing along and learn with The Bazillions.
Curated Video
Writing Lively and Engaging Stories: Adding Similes
In this video lesson, students will learn how to write lively and engaging stories by incorporating similes. The teacher reviews the definition of a simile and explains how it can enhance storytelling. Students are guided through the...
Crash Course
Mythical Language and Idiom: Crash Course World Mythology #41
Learning about mythological idioms can be quite an odyssey. The 41st and final installment in the Crash Course World Mythology series makes the topic manageable and interesting. Scholars explore the language of mythology and investigate...
Flocabulary
What Is Hyperbole?
"My bag weighs a ton!" "I'm so hungry, I could die." Hyperbole is the focus of the first video in a larger language arts playlist. A catchy song full of hyperboles helps bring the figurative language device to life.
Curated OER
Similes and Metaphors
It only takes 90 seconds for this student to explain the differences between a simile and a metaphor. He gives examples of different phrases, along with helpful definition.
Curated OER
What is Onomatopoeia
Boom, meow, smack! These are all onomatopoeia words that imitate the sounds they denote. Use this video to tell students more about onomatopoeia.
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language "On Thin Ice"
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom, "on thin ice," by looking at a cartoon. [1:45]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Understanding Figurative Language: "Hit the Nail on the Head"
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "hit the nail on the head" by using context clues. [4:44]
Turtle Diary
Turtle Diary: Decoding Metaphors and Similes
A video [1:15] explaining and giving examples of how to decode similes and metaphors.
Turtle Diary
Turtle Diary: Metaphor for Kids
An educational video [1:55] that defines and gives examples of metaphors.
Turtle Diary
Turtle Diary: What Is a Simile
An educational video [1:04] that defines and gives examples of similes.
Other
Babbel: Can You Say These 9 Tongue Twisters in 9 Different Languages?
Figurative language brings fun into the classroom. Students will be caught giggling while attempting these tongue twisters from around the world. Check out a video demonstrating how tangled tongues can turn. Find the twisters and their...