Practice The Power of Imagery and Figuration: Beyond the Literal - 4.2 | Module 4: Poetry: Language in Concentrated Form | IB grade 9 English
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4.2 - The Power of Imagery and Figuration: Beyond the Literal

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a metaphor? Provide an example.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about comparisons without using 'like' or 'as'.

Question 2

Easy

How do similes enhance a description?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the words used in similes.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does a metaphor do?

  • Compares with 'like'
  • States one thing is another
  • Describes an object

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember how a metaphor functions in a sentence.

Question 2

True or False: Hyperboles should be taken literally.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how hyperbole is used in everyday speech.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Craft a short poem using at least three different figures of speech discussed in this section. Explain how each contributes to the poem's overall meaning.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how each image affects the reader's feelings.

Question 2

Choose a poem you know well and identify at least four figurative language elements used by the poet. Discuss their effects on the poem's theme.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for deep meanings that arise from the language used.

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