Memory Metaphors

Worksheet Description

This worksheet focuses on figurative language in The Giver. Students examine quotes from Jonas and the Giver, identifying literary devices like metaphor, symbolism, and imagery. They then explain what each phrase means and how it connects to themes such as memory, pain, and individuality. The activity highlights how Lowry uses figurative language to deepen the novel’s central ideas.

By completing this activity, students strengthen their close reading and literary analysis abilities. It trains them to identify and interpret figurative devices while connecting them to larger thematic meaning. This practice develops critical thinking about how language shapes a story’s depth. It also enhances comprehension by linking individual lines to universal questions about memory and human experience.