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
- 1How does an extended metaphor change our understanding of a simple object?
- 2Why might a poet choose an unconventional comparison to describe a feeling?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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