5.2.2 - Figurative Language Code
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Practice Questions
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Identify a metaphor in this sentence: 'Life is a journey.'
💡 Hint: Look for direct comparisons.
Is this an example of simile or metaphor? 'He’s as fast as a cheetah.'
💡 Hint: Check if the comparison uses 'like' or 'as'.
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What is a metaphor?
💡 Hint: Think about direct comparisons in literature.
True or False: Hyperbole is used for literal descriptions.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of exaggeration.
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Challenge Problems
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Write an analysis discussing how metaphor and symbolism work together in two selected poems you’ve read.
💡 Hint: Focus on how the two elements interact to deepen the themes.
Create a short poem that includes at least three examples of figurative language, highlighting its emotional impact.
💡 Hint: Think about your feelings and how figurative language expresses them.
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