Poet's Journal 4.2 - Jerilyn Lambert | Biblioteka

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

0

literal meaning

0

figurative meaning

0

In the poem, is this good or bad?

good

bad

Complete the rest of the questions on your own.

Simile: dry up like a raisin in the sun

1

literal meaning

1

figurative meaning

1

In the poem, is this good or bad?

good

bad

Simile: stink like rotten meat

1

literal meaning

1

figurative meaning

1

In the poem, is this good or bad?

good

bad

Simile: crust and sugar over-like a syrupy sweet

1

literal meaning

1

figurative meaning

1

In the poem, is this good or bad?

good

bad

Simile: sags like a heavy load

1

literal meaning

1

figurative meaning

1

In the poem, is this good or bad?

good

bad