3.2 - Metaphor
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Practice Questions
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Identify this metaphor: 'The world is a stage.'
💡 Hint: Think about what it means when someone mentions a stage.
What is the purpose of using metaphors?
💡 Hint: Why do authors want to express deeper ideas?
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What is a metaphor?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of metaphors.
True or False: Metaphors can evoke emotions.
💡 Hint: Consider how metaphors relate to feelings.
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Create an original poem using at least three different metaphors. Analyze the effect each metaphor has on the overall feeling of the poem.
💡 Hint: Look at how your metaphors shape the reader's understanding.
Find a passage in literature that uses metaphors extensively. Discuss how they contribute to the theme of that piece.
💡 Hint: Think about both the literal and figurative meanings of the metaphors.
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