non-literal words and phrases which develop a writer’s meaning

in the Bible, this was food that God provided to the Israelites to sustain them during 40 years in the wilderness

Using figurative language in non-fiction writing

English

In 'Non-Fiction: Crime and Punishment', pupils analyse the language choices of authors in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices in non-fiction texts.

In 'Perspectives on Gender', pupils read challenging pre-20th century, non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction Crime and Punishment', pupils compare authors' viewpoints on a range of non-fiction texts, throughout history. 

In this unit, pupils develop their non-fiction reading and writing skills by reading and responding to a selection of nineteenth century and modern non-fiction texts on the theme of crime and punishment. They practise summarising and comparing texts before writing an article and information text.

Non-fiction: crime and punishment

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

{{ }} language is non-literal words and phrases which develop a writer's meaning. (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Which of these words or phrases are antonyms for the word literal? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Which of these sentences are examples of literal language? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Which of these techniques come under the term figurative language? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

We sang a hymn to celestial beings in heaven.

She was a celestial, always doing the wrong thing.

She had a celestial smile and I felt awed by her power.

This meal was prepared celestially for you.

Which of these sentences uses the word celestial, or its forms, correctly? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

After no breakfast, any lunch would have felt like ambrosia.

She saw an ambrosia on the table for lunch.

Which sentence uses the word ambrosia correctly? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

phrases which create a vivid picture in your mind

ideas that are suggested by a word or phrase

Match each term to its definition. (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

a person who sells medicinal drugs in a shop

food God provided to Israelites in the wilderness

Match each word to its definition. (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Which of these words are synonyms for the word literal? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Thomas De Quincey wrote 'Confessions of an English {{ }}' in 1821 (Non-fiction: crime and punishment).

Thomas De Quincey 'Confessions of an English Opium-Eater' is an example of what type of text? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

De Quincey says he didn't take opium for pleasure.

De Quincey says he took opium to relieve his stomach "pain".

De Quincey says he first took opium after waking up in terrible pain.

De Quincey explains how a friend suggested he take opium.

De Quincey says he first got the "celestial drug" from the chemist.

Starting with the first, put these ideas from Thomas De Quincey's 'Confessions of an English Opium-Eater' in chronological order. (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Using figurative language in non-fiction writing

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.