Reading Extended Metaphor Quiz

What is the definition of an extended metaphor?

• A comparison between two similar things that continues throughout a series of sentences, paragraphs, or even an entire work of literature.

• A comparison between two unlike things that continues throughout a series of sentences, paragraphs, or even an entire work of literature.

• A comparison between two unlike things that only occurs in a single sentence.

• A comparison between two unrelated things that is used to create humor or irony.

What is the purpose of analyzing an extended metaphor?

• To determine the historical context of the literary work.

• To gain a deeper understanding of the underlying meaning and symbolism in a literary work.

• To identify the author's intended audience.

• To analyze the grammatical structure of the metaphor.

Which of the following statements is true about extended metaphors?

• Extended metaphors are only used in poetry.

• Extended metaphors are limited to comparing physical objects.

• Extended metaphors are always easy to understand.

• Extended metaphors are used to compare two unrelated things at length.

What is the effect of using an extended metaphor in a poem?

• It adds depth and complexity to the poem.

• It simplifies the poem and makes it easier to understand.

• It has no effect on the overall meaning of the poem.

• It confuses the reader and makes the poem less enjoyable.

Whats the extended metaphor .?

• Comparing nothing .

• Comparing “Hope” with a “bird”

• Comparing “Hope” with “feathers”

What are the two things being compared in the following sentence?
I am as hungry as a bear recently awakened from hibernation.

• "I" and "hungry" 
• "I" and "a hungry bear awakened from hibernation"
• "Bear" and "hibernation"
• "hungry" and "hibernation"

What two things are being compared in the following metaphor?
Her diary was her best friend, guarding her secrets quietly.

• "best friend" and "secrets"
• "diary'' and "secrets" 
• "Diary" and "her best friend"
• "her" and "diary" 

What is the meaning of the following metaphor?
Her diary was her best friend, guarding all of her secrets. 

• Her best friend was writing in her diary.
• Her diary was open so that everyone could see her secrets
• Her secrets weren't safe in her diary.
• Her secrets are safe because they are written in her diary, which could not talk. 

The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days. 
What does the metaphor mean above?

• The baby girl's smile made other people happy.
• When the baby girl smiled the sun would rise. 
• The baby never smiled. 
• The baby girl's smile made the moon come out. 

What is the author comparing .?

• Turtles .

• Comparing family to storms .

• Diversity .

• Comparing “family” with a “shipwreck” .