3. Just like similes…
Authors often
compare two
unlike things to
make their
writing more
interesting and
to help readers
visualize what
they are reading
about.
4. This bed is
a rock.
What kind of image are you
getting in your head?
9. Can you find the metaphors?
A Book Is
adapted from a poem by Kathy Leeuwenburg
A book is
an open flower
scented pages, fragrant hours
a crafty fox
surprising in its clever plots
a fairy's wings
with princesses, enchanted kings
a trusted friend
that keeps its secret to the end
10. a windowsill
where breezy thoughts are never still
an hour glass
whose pages flow as hours pass
a lock and key
that opens doors and sets minds free
an ancient clock
that speaks the times but never talks
an open letter
when read again the friendship's better
an apple core
with seeds inside for growing more
11. What about in this poem?
At Sunset
By Elaine Magliaro
The sun is a golden coin
Slipping through the bright
fingers of day
Into the dark pocket of
night.
