Metaphors and Similes

Metaphor: Using the characteristics of one thing to describe another. In other words, a metaphor is a way to compare by saying one thing is another thing.

For example: wings of love, an icy look, a sunny smile

Simile: Expressing an idea by comparing one thing with an aspect of another thing, using ‘like’ or ’as…as…’ to show similarity.

For example: He is as brave as a lion.

Using metaphor and simile in the poem

How does the sun help us define the length of the day?
How does sunshine make you feel?
What words does the poet use that relate to the real sun in the sky?
Where is sunshine used as a simile in the poem?
Where is the sun used as a metaphor in the poem?
Why did the poet use the sun as the main image of the poem?

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