4.2.1.1 - Metaphor
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Define metaphor in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about the phrase 'Life is a journey.'
Give an example of a metaphor you recently heard.
💡 Hint: Consider common sayings or lyrics.
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What is a metaphor?
💡 Hint: Think of the phrase 'He is a lion in battle.'
True or False: Metaphors can only be used in serious poetry.
💡 Hint: Consider limericks and their use of metaphor.
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Write a short analysis of how a metaphor in a poem changes the understanding of the theme.
💡 Hint: Select a poem with a striking metaphor and articulate its impact.
Create a metaphor for a complex emotion and explain its meaning.
💡 Hint: Consider how feelings might be visualized in a unique way.
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