Exploring Metaphors in Personal Narratives

Varya Kluev shares her experiences with lying, describing it as a thrilling and empowering act. She discusses the use of metaphors in writing, emphasizing their ability to convey ideas creatively and engage readers. Varya reflects on how lying helped her navigate social circles, using it as a tool to enhance her self-image and gain acceptance among peers.

What did the narrator claim to have done behind the schoolyard fence?

• Traveled to Mars

• Lived in Kiev

• Had dinner with Katy Perry

• Kissed a boy

What is the narrator's name?

• Katy Perry

• Varya Kluev

• Anna Smith

• John Doe

What does the narrator compare lying to?

• A movie

• A game

• A narcotic

• A book

What is the first lesson learned in kindergarten writing workshops?

• Write long sentences

• Use complex words

• Show, not tell

• Write in first person

What does a good metaphor do to the reader?

• Confuses them

• Catches their attention

• Makes them sleepy

• Makes them laugh

How did the narrator feel about their ability to lie?

• Proud

• Indifferent

• Ashamed

• Confused

What did the narrator do to fit in with their classmates?

• Ignored them

• Played sports

• Studied hard

• Lied and embellished stories

What did the narrator compare their new world of lies to?

• A world of pomp and glamour

• A battlefield

• A circus

• A desert

Why did the narrator use metaphors in their lies?

• To make people laugh

• To make their lies more interesting

• To make their lies more believable

• To confuse people

What was the overall point of the narrator's story?

• To show the consequences of lying

• To share their life story

• To explain the use of metaphors

• To highlight their skill in lying