Poet's Journal 4.2 - Jerilyn Lambert | Library

Interpreting Similes in "Harlem"
For each simile, explain the "literal meaning"  and the "figurative meaning."  Then tell if it was "good" or "bad" in the poem.  

You will do the first one together with your teacher.

Simile:  fester like a sore

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literal meaning

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figurative meaning

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In the poem, is this good or bad?

Complete the rest of the questions on your own.

Simile:  dry up like a raisin in the sun

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literal meaning

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figurative meaning

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In the poem, is this good or bad?

Simile:  stink like rotten meat

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literal meaning

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figurative meaning

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In the poem, is this good or bad?

Simile:  crust and sugar over-like a syrupy sweet

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literal meaning

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figurative meaning

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In the poem, is this good or bad?

Simile:  sags like a heavy load

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literal meaning

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figurative meaning

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