Examples of Figurative Language in Matilda
You can find this storyboard in the following articles and resources:
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Lesson Plans by Elizabeth Pedro
Matilda is a novel about an extraordinary young girl. Despite having a family who doesn't care about her, Matilda’s brilliance, charm, and special powers keep readers rooting for her from beginning to end. This is a great lesson plan for elementary to teach figurative language, themes, and analyzing characters.
Storyboard Description
Matilda Figurative Language - simile
Storyboard Text
- Slide: 1
- In the space of thirty seconds the atmosphere in the tiny room had changed completely and now it was vibrating with awkwardness and secrets. (page 194)
- Slide: 2
- We will just have to put up with her.
- The parents looked upon Matilda in particular as nothing more than a scab. A scab is something you have to put up with until the time comes when you can pick it off and flick it away. (page 6)
- Slide: 3
- She saw the child white in the face, as white as paper, trembling all over... (page 175)