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ZIMSEC O-Level English Language

7.4.1.3Figurative language

Figurative language in ZIMSEC O-Level English Language: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.4.1.3.1Recognise figures of speech and use figurative language for effect in their own writing.

Lessons

  • Figures of speech and their effects

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Figurative language: sample question

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Which figure of speech is used here?

The classroom was a zoo when the teacher left the room.

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