1.2 - Analyzing Figurative Language: The Nuance of Non-Literal Meaning
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Practice Questions
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What is a metaphor?
💡 Hint: Think of it as stating one thing is another.
Identify the simile: 'She danced like a leaf in the breeze.'
💡 Hint: Look for the word 'like' or 'as.'
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What is a metaphor?
💡 Hint: Think about how one thing can embody another.
True or False: Similes always use 'like' or 'as.'
💡 Hint: Recall the structure of similes.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a poem that uses at least three types of figurative language. Include metaphor, simile, and personification.
💡 Hint: Think of a theme to unify your images.
Analyze how hyperbole adds emotional detail to a narrative poem.
💡 Hint: Consider the exaggerations in the text and their emotional weight.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Understanding Metaphors in Poetry
- Similes: Comparing with Clarity
- The Art of Symbolism in Poetry
- Imagery in Poetry: A Detailed Exploration
- Personification: Bringing the Inanimate to Life
- Hyperbole: Exaggeration in Poetry
- Understanding Figurative Language
- Poetic Devices: A Glossary
- Figurative Language: Definitions and Examples