Metaphor and Personification in Literature

Unknown Grade45 min

Learning Objective

I can analyze how metaphors and personification work together to create imagery in a story.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Metaphors, Similes, and Personification

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

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5 min

β€œAnalyze a passage from a story or poem you enjoy that includes both a metaphor and personification. Describe how these two devices interact to enhance the imagery presented in the text. Create an original sentence that uses both a metaphor and personification to describe a storm. Explain how each device contributes to the overall imagery in your sentence.”

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