SR: The Art of Metaphor

What is a metaphor?

• A direct statement of fact.

• A way to talk about one thing by describing something else.

• A comparison using "like" or "as".

• A literal description of an event.

How do metaphors primarily engage the human mind?

• By appealing to logic and reason.

• By providing factual information.

• By thinking with the imagination and senses.

• By presenting puzzles to be solved.

What is the key difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• Similes are always true, while metaphors are not.

• Similes use "like" or "as" to make a comparison, while metaphors state one thing is another.

• Metaphors are more precise than similes.

• Similes are used in poetry, while metaphors are used in everyday speech.

What is an extended metaphor in poetry?

• A metaphor that appeals to all of the five senses.

• A metaphor that builds on one idea in many ways throughout a poem.

• A metaphor that uses complex vocabulary.

• A metaphor that is difficult to understand.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.

• The classroom was buzzing like a hive of bees.

• The bell rang loudly at the end of class.

• Life is like a box of chocolates.