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'

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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'

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What is figurative language?

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

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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.

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 All the meanings, associations or emotions that a word suggests 

• Metaphor 
• Connotation 
• Snickers 
• Free Verse

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 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

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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

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

• Simile
• Metaphor

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

• metaphor

• pun

• simile

• hyperbole

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

• metaphor

• simile

• pun

• hyperbole

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