Question of the DayQuestion of the Day

Why is it called “poetry”Why is it called “poetry” Comes from the ancient Greek work Comes from the ancient Greek work poieō, poieō,

which means “I make, or compose.”which means “I make, or compose.”

Simile and MetaphorSimile and Metaphor

SimileSimile MetaphorMetaphor

The boss’ entrance The boss’ entrance into the room was like into the room was like thunder.thunder.

The boss thundered The boss thundered into the roominto the room

Simile Simile MetaphorMetaphor

The witness was The witness was grilled like a well-done grilled like a well-done steak by the lawyer.steak by the lawyer.

The lawyer grilled the The lawyer grilled the witness on the stand.witness on the stand.

Both can be used in the same sentence.Both can be used in the same sentence.

The razor sharp mountains high above, left me feeling like an ant below.

Activity DirectionsActivity Directions

With your partner (or group of three), read your With your partner (or group of three), read your simile or metaphor. Read the poem that it came simile or metaphor. Read the poem that it came from and discuss why the author might have from and discuss why the author might have used it in their poem.used it in their poem.Next, create a visual for your metaphor or simile. Next, create a visual for your metaphor or simile. Try to relate it in some way to the poem as a Try to relate it in some way to the poem as a whole. Be sure to write your simile or metaphor whole. Be sure to write your simile or metaphor somewhere on your paper.somewhere on your paper.You may use crayons, markers, and/or create a You may use crayons, markers, and/or create a collage using the magazines.collage using the magazines.

Journal PromptsJournal Prompts

How was the simile or metaphor used in How was the simile or metaphor used in your poem?your poem?What is the difference between simile and What is the difference between simile and metaphor?metaphor?Why do you think authors use simile and Why do you think authors use simile and metaphor in their writing?metaphor in their writing?Do you have any questions for me?Do you have any questions for me?