Understanding metaphors / by Robin Johnson.
Material type:
TextSeries: Johnson, Robin Figuratively speaking ; Publisher: St. Catharines, ON ; New York, New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, [2016]Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780778717768 (reinforced library binding)
- 0778717763 (reinforced library binding)
- 9780778718765 (pbk.)
- 077871876X (pbk.)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 808.032 J68 | Available | 33111008429405 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This appealing title helps children identify and understand the meaning of metaphors. Examples familiar to children are used to help them learn how to decode this often tricky figurative language form and distinguish it from a simile. Understanding metaphors will expand children's reading comprehension and give them skills to add creativity to their writing.
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
What is a metaphor? -- Metaphors in poems -- Metaphors in songs -- Metaphors in novels -- Metaphors in historical documents -- Metaphors in speeches -- Revise your metaphors -- Publish your metaphors -- Learning more.