Poetry Metaphor Workshop
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Poetry Metaphor Workshop
🎭 Part 1: Understanding Metaphors
What is a metaphor? A metaphor compares two different things by saying one IS the other. It doesn't use "like" or "as" (that would be a simile!).
Example: "Her voice is music to my ears" - This compares a voice to music.
🔍 Part 2: Metaphor Detective
Instructions: Read each poem extract and find the metaphors. Circle or highlight them!
"The road was a ribbon of moonlight,
Over the purple moor,
And the highwayman came riding—"
The metaphor is: The road was a _______________
Books are _________________ that open new worlds.
✨ Part 3: Create Your Own Metaphors
Choose one: friendship, music, dreams, or sports
Bonus: Draw a picture to illustrate one of your metaphors in the space below!
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