Practice Simile (2.1.2) - Module 4: Poetry: Form, Feeling & Figurative Language

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is a simile?
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Look for comparisons using these specific words.
Question 2.
Give an example of a simile.
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Think of a comparison that describes speed.
3Question 3.
What is a simile?
- A type of metaphor
- A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
- An exaggeration
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Consider the exact words used in the comparison.
4Question 4.
True or False: A simile can only compare two things.
- True
- False
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Think about what similes do and what their purpose is.
Question 5.
Write a short poem (4-6 lines) that incorporates at least three different similes.
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Focus on emotions or scenes that can create vivid imagery.
Question 6.
Select a paragraph from a piece of poetry and replace the similes with metaphors. Discuss how the meaning changes.
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Consider the emotional depth that metaphors might convey compared to similes.

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