Transcript Metaphors - Mrs. Waters' English – A Middle School ELA

Metaphors
“My love is deeper than the
holler…”
Objectives
 By the end of this lesson we will be able to:
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Define a metaphor
Identify metaphors
Generate metaphors
What is a metaphor?
 A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a
direct comparison is made between two
seemingly unrelated subjects and/or objects.
Why learn about metaphors?
 In writing, using metaphors gives us a way of
expressing ourselves in a creative and unique
way. They also provide variety in writing
making things more interesting to read.
 Outside of an English classroom, metaphors
offer a way of illustrating something unfamiliar
or abstract by comparing it with something
that is familiar or tangible.
Examples
 “My love is deeper than the holler.”
 This is a metaphor because a direct comparison is
being made between two unrelated subjects: love and
a “holler.”
 “My love is…stronger than a river.”
 This is a metaphor because a direct comparison is
being made between two unrelated subjects: love and
a river.
 “My love is…higher than the pine trees.”
 This is a metaphor because a direct comparison is
being made between two unrelated subjects: love and
pine trees.
Non-example—Simile
 “Honest as a robin on a springtime
windowsill.”
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This is not an example of a metaphor because
it is NOT a DIRECT comparison of two
unrelated subjects.
This comparison is called a SIMILE.
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A simile is a figure of speech comparing two
unlike things that are introduced by like or as.
Additional Examples
 Identify the following figures of speech and
explain how they do or do not fit the definition
of a metaphor:
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“My love is…Purer than the snowflakes that
fall in late December.”
“My love is…longer than the song of the
whippoorwill.”
“My love is like the pine trees gowin’ tall upon
the hill.”
Your Turn
 Generate two examples of metaphors.
 Generate one non-example of a metaphor.
 Note: You may use the “Word Bank” on the
handout to help generate some possible
ideas.
 Be prepared to share your examples and
non-examples with the class, and be
prepared to explain how they do or do not fit
the definition of what a metaphor is.
Let’s Review
 What is a metaphor?
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Give an example.
 What is close to a metaphor but is not?
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Give a non-example.