The Power of Poetry · Vocabulary & Language

Metaphor and Allusion

Decoding figurative language and references to history, mythology, or other literature.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does an extended metaphor clarify a complex or abstract concept?
  2. 2Why do poets use allusions to connect their work to a broader cultural context?
  3. 3In what ways can a single word carry multiple layers of connotative meaning?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Reading and Viewing - S3MOE: Language Use and Style - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: English Language
Unit: The Power of Poetry
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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