Elements of Poetry and Figurative Language

Poetry Practice

Figurative Language

​Similes in Poetry

​There was an old person of Dutton,
Whose head was as small as a button;
So to make it look big,
He purchased a wig,
And rapidly rushed about Dutton.
Author: Edward Lear

Multiple Choice

What is an example of a simile in the poem?

• head as small as a button

• an old person of Dutton

• made it look big

• rapidly rushed about Dutton

​Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune - without the words,
And never stops at all.
Author: Emily Dickenson

Fill in the Blank

What is the metaphor in the poem?

​My mama is a bee
Busy, busy all the time.
My brother is a pig,
Always messy when he dines.

My grandma is an owl,
Giving wise advise for free.
And I'm a charming angel,
Just as perfect as can be.
Author: Kalena Baker

Multiple Choice

What are some of the metaphors in the poem? Check all that apply.

• Mama is a bee.

• Grandma is an owl.

• I'm a acharming angel.

• Giving wise advice for free

​My mama is a bee
Busy, busy all the time.
My brother is a pig,
Always messy when he dines.

My grandma is an owl,
Giving wise advise for free.
And I'm a charming angel,
Just as perfect as can be.
Author: Kalena Baker

Multiple Choice

How many stanzas does this poem have?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 12

Multiple Choice

How many lines does the poem have?

• 12

• 2

• 8

• 6