Poetry: Rhythm, Rhyme, and Rebellion · Autumn Term

The Power of the Metaphor

Examining how figurative language allows poets to express complex abstract ideas through concrete imagery.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does an extended metaphor change our understanding of a simple object?
  2. 2Why might a poet choose an unconventional comparison to describe a feeling?
  3. 3How does imagery bridge the gap between the poet's experience and the reader's imagination?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: English - Figurative LanguageKS3: English - Reading Poetry
Year: Year 7
Subject: English
Unit: Poetry: Rhythm, Rhyme, and Rebellion
Period: Autumn Term

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