Extended Metaphors

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What is an extended metaphor?

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An extended metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things that continues throughout a series of sentences in a paragraph or lines in a poem.

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Give an example of an extended metaphor.

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In Shakespeare's 'As You Like It', the world is compared to a stage and people to actors.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other.

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How does a metaphor differ from a simile?

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A metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a simile does.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in poetry?

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Metaphors enhance imagery and help convey emotions and ideas more vividly.

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What does it mean to say poetry 'flows'?

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It means that the words and rhythm of the poem create a smooth, musical quality.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create mental pictures.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is the effect of using sound devices like rhyme in poetry?

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Sound devices like rhyme create rhythm and can enhance the musical quality of a poem.

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What is the role of adjectives in poetry?

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Adjectives describe nouns and help create vivid images and emotions in poetry.