1.2.2 - Metaphor
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Practice Questions
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What is a metaphor?
💡 Hint: Remember it does not use 'like' or 'as'.
Provide an example of a metaphor.
💡 Hint: Think about an identity or analogy.
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What is a characteristic of a metaphor?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of a metaphor.
True or False: 'Her smile was like the sun' is an example of a metaphor.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a metaphor different from a simile.
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Compose a short story incorporating at least five different metaphors. Discuss how each metaphor contributes to the overall theme of the story.
💡 Hint: Think about how each metaphor builds up the characters and setting.
Select a well-known poem and analyze a metaphor within it. How does this metaphor enhance the emotional impact of the piece?
💡 Hint: Look for vivid imagery or deep emotional resonance in the metaphor.
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