Similes and Metaphors in Poetry

Mary Kate de Rose introduces poetry writing, focusing on similes and metaphors. She explains these figurative language tools, provides examples, and demonstrates how poets can experiment with them. Using her poem about her dog Cooper, she illustrates how to apply similes and metaphors effectively. The session encourages students to explore these techniques in their own poetry.

What is the main focus of the session introduced by Mary Kate de Rose?

• Writing novels

• Writing essays

• Writing poetry

• Writing short stories

What are similes and metaphors classified as?

• Literal language

• Figurative language

• Descriptive language

• Narrative language

Which words are used in similes to compare two unlike things?

• So or because

• Like or as

• If or when

• And or but

In the example 'He ran as fast as a cheetah', what is being compared?

• A boy and a lion

• A boy and a cheetah

• A boy and a car

• A boy and a horse

How do metaphors differ from similes?

• They use 'like' or 'as'

• They use 'if' or 'when'

• They do not use 'like' or 'as'

• They use 'and' or 'but'

In the metaphor 'He is a cheetah', what is being implied?

• He is strong

• He is fast

• He is weak

• He is slow

What is one way poets can experiment with similes and metaphors?

• By using only metaphors

• By using only similes

• By rereading parts of their poem

• By ignoring them

What is the title of the poem shared by Mary Kate de Rose?

• Good Evening

• Good Afternoon

• Good Morning

• Good Night

Who is the most happy about spending time at home in the poem?

• Her friend

• Her dog Cooper

• Her cat

• Mary Kate

What simile is used to describe the bed dipping in the poem?

• Like a sinkhole

• Like a mountain

• Like a river

• Like a cloud