Exploring Metaphors and Similes in Poetry
Introduction to comparing unlike things using 'like' or 'as' (simile) and direct comparison (metaphor) to enhance poetic language.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between a simile and a metaphor using examples from nature poems.
- Construct a sentence using a simile to describe a natural phenomenon.
- Analyze how a metaphor can create a deeper meaning than a literal description.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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