Writing with Metaphors
12th Grade•40 minutes
Learning Objective
I can use metaphors to enhance my writing and convey deeper meaning.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor, according to the video.
2. The video mentions the metaphor 'raining cats and dogs.' What does this metaphor convey about the rain?
3. According to the video, what is the effect of a poorly chosen metaphor?
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Educational Video
The art of the metaphor - Jane Hirshfield
TED-Ed
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