Poetic Language

What is the definition of a metaphor in poetry?

• A form of punctuation used in poetry

• A type of rhyme used in poetry

• A type of stanza used in poetry

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another thing, without using the words 'like' or 'as'

Explain the difference between simile and metaphor in poetry.

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor directly compares two things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile compares two things directly, while a metaphor uses indirect comparison

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor uses 'but' or 'however'

• A simile uses 'and' to compare two things, while a metaphor uses 'or'

What is figurative language?

• Language that means more than what the words say.
• Language that means just what the words say.

Identify the simile.

• The tree danced in the wind.

• That little girl is as tough as nails!

• The cat that lives next door is the devil.

• Susie is fairly certain that life is a fashion show.

 All the meanings, associations or emotions that a word suggests 

• Metaphor 
• Connotation 
• Snickers 
• Free Verse

 the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

• Sonnet 
• Denotation 
• Sour patch kids 
• Free Verse

The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile
• Metaphor

Mom was a busy beaver as she prepared for the holiday party.
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile
• Metaphor

The comparison of two things using "like" or "as" is called a

• metaphor

• pun

• simile

• hyperbole

The comparison of two things WITHOUT using "like" or "as" is called a

• metaphor

• simile

• pun

• hyperbole