Poetry and Performance · Vocabulary & Language

Metaphor and Meaning

Deconstructing figurative language to find deeper symbolic significance.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a metaphor allow a writer to describe something abstract in concrete terms?
  2. 2What is the difference between an explicit comparison and an implied one?
  3. 3How can symbols change meaning depending on the cultural context of the reader?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E5LA06AC9E5LT04
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: Poetry and Performance
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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