Metaphors in Poetry

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Objective

I can identify metaphors in poetry and explain what they mean.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Define what a metaphor is and explain how it works to create meaning.

2

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile? Give an example of each.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Identify the metaphor in the following line from a poem and explain what it means: "The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas." Identify the metaphor in the following line from a poem and explain what it means: "The city is a jungle." Identify the metaphor in the following line from a poem and explain what it means: "Time is a thief."

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