Metaphors and Similes

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In your own words, describe the purpose of using a metahpor in poetry. What effect does a metaphor have? (1-2 full sentences)

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Metaphors and Similes

Last updated over 7 years ago

6 Nsɛmmisa

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Which of these definitions best describes a metaphor?

A word that resembles the sound of something

A comparison that uses figure of speech

Reptition of consonants at the start of words

A comparison that uses 'like' or 'as'

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Which of these best desrcibes a simile?

A comparison that uses 'like' or 'as'

An exaggerated statement that is a figure of speech.

A repeated consonant within words close together.

A repeated vowel sound within words that are close together

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

In your own words, describe the purpose of using a metahpor in poetry. What effect does a metaphor have? (1-2 full sentences)

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Is the sentence "The detective listened to her tales with a wooden face." an example of a metaphor?

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Ɛnyɛ ampa

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Is the sentence "They are as different as night and day." an example of a simile?

Nokorɛ

Ɛnyɛ ampa

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

What type of poetic technique are similes and metaphors?

Descriptive Language

Figurative language

Rhyme

Meter

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Which of these definitions best describes a metaphor?

A word that resembles the sound of something

A comparison that uses figure of speech

Reptition of consonants at the start of words

A comparison that uses 'like' or 'as'

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Which of these best desrcibes a simile?

A comparison that uses 'like' or 'as'

An exaggerated statement that is a figure of speech.

A repeated consonant within words close together.

A repeated vowel sound within words that are close together

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Is the sentence "The detective listened to her tales with a wooden face." an example of a metaphor?

Nokorɛ

Ɛnyɛ ampa

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Is the sentence "They are as different as night and day." an example of a simile?

Nokorɛ

Ɛnyɛ ampa

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

What type of poetic technique are similes and metaphors?

Descriptive Language

Figurative language

Rhyme

Meter