C. Metaphors
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between two unlike things that actually have something in common. A metaphor expresses the unfamiliar in terms of the familiar. For example, when Shakespeare famously said, "All the world's a stage," he metaphorically equated life to a theatrical performance. Other common metaphors include "a heart of gold" for a kind person or "the apple of my eye" for someone greatly admired.
i. Complete the metaphor:
a) Time is a
b) Laughter is the best
c) The classroom was a of buzzing bees.
d) His words were a in the storm of confusion.
ii. Create a metaphor:
a) Compare the feeling of disappointment to a
b) Describe a successful team as a
c) Portray the night sky as a of diamonds.
d) Express the idea of courage using the metaphor of a
iii. Identify the metaphor in the sentence:
a) The news spread like wildfire through the small town.
b) Her voice was music to his ears.
c) The city never sleeps.
d) Time is a thief stealing moments from our lives.
D. Personification
i. Identify the personification:
a) The stars danced in the midnight sky.
b) The wind whispered secrets through the trees.