Poetry and the Power of Imagery · Vocabulary & Language

Metaphor and Symbolism

Exploring how poets use symbols to represent abstract concepts like freedom, grief, or joy.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why might a poet choose a specific object to represent a complex human emotion?
  2. 2How does an extended metaphor deepen the meaning of a poem?
  3. 3What happens to the meaning of a text when we interpret it literally versus figuratively?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - ReadingNCCA: Primary - Understanding
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Voices and Visions: Advanced Literacy for 6th Class
Unit: Poetry and the Power of Imagery
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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