Introduction
Good morning class. Today's class's we Will be discussing figures of speech. We will deal with only 2 for today namely. Metaphor and Simile.
Task
Find attached an exercise you will have to complete. I have submitted a video of myself providing some clarity.
Process
Remember figures of speech are most important in literature and poetry. There two we discussed in class are comparisons.
To find Simile you need to check for the words LIKE or AS as soon as you see either of these words in a poem you know you are dealing with a Simile
A metaphor is a direct comparison without the usage of the word like or as e.g. He was a lion in the fight. Here you are Comparing one's strength to a lion saying he was the lion because of his strength.
Evaluation
Complete the following exercise in your books and we will mark in class.
State whether a metaphor or a Simile
1.my love is a red, red rose...........
2. He is as tall as a giraffe...........
3. Death is captain of the ship........
4.the rain came down in long knitting needles
5. Your heart is as pure white as snow......
Conclusion
So today we dealt with two figures of speech
1 metaphor a direct comparison without the use of the word like or as. Often too confusing and difficult to find take your time. If it is neither all the others then it is a metaphor.
2. Simile comparison using the words like or as. The words won't necessarily be together in the sentences, at time you will find like alone or as alone.