What is the main difference between metaphors and similes?
Figurative Language in Poetry

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Metaphors use 'like' or 'as' while similes do not
Metaphors compare two unlike things while similes compare two similar things
Metaphors and similes are the same
Metaphors and similes are only used in poetry
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does figurative language enhance poetry?
By making it more straightforward and literal
By adding depth and creativity to the writing
By removing all forms of symbolism
By limiting the reader's imagination
3.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Understanding figurative language in poetry enhances appreciation for the art form and helps interpret deeper meanings. Fill in the blank: ___ language.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some examples of figurative language in poetry?
Metaphors
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Personification
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How can personification and hyperbole enhance the impact of poetry?
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