Metaphors in Poetry
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can identify metaphors in poetry and explain what they mean.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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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.
3. Identify the metaphor in the following sentence and explain what it means: "The internet is an information superhighway."
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
The art of the metaphor - Jane Hirshfield
TED-Ed