You know that a metaphor compares two things by transferring a feature of one thing to the other.
(i) Find metaphors for the following words and complete the table below. Also, try to say how they are alike. The first is done for you.
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Storm |
tiger |
Pounces over fields, growls |
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Train |
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Fire |
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School |
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Home |
(ii) Think about a storm. Try to visualise the force of the storm, hear the sound of the storm, feel the power of the storm and the sudden calm that happens afterwards. Write a poem about the storm comparing it with an animal.
(i)
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Storm |
Tiger |
Pounces over fields, growls |
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Train |
Gush of Wind |
Swift movement |
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Fire |
Anger |
Symbolises the dangers on the basis of their magnitude |
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School |
Temple |
Provide knowledge |
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Home |
Refugee camp |
Provide protection and care |
(ii) Ferocious as a leopard,
It touches the terrain.
Growling all over the place,
Howling at its highest pace.