Metaphor and Personification in Literature
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can analyze how metaphors and personification work together to create imagery in a story.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define a metaphor and provide an original example that illustrates its use in creating imagery.
2. Explain how personification can enhance a reader's connection to a nonhuman subject. Provide an example from literature or create your own.
3. Compare and contrast metaphors and similes. How do they both contribute to imagery in a story?
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