1. 4.8 Extended Metaphor & Symbol
Purpose:
To analyze the function and effect of an extended metaphor
To create a poem incorporating an extended metaphor
To make a connection between a poem’s content and symbolic visuals
4.8 Extended Metaphor & Symbol
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2. Go back to Poetic Terms and definitions
Review the definition for:
symbol
extended metaphor

3. identity Consider the connotations for the word “identity”
Unique
Distinct
Original
How do these ideas connect with the thematic concept of coming of age?

4. “identity” by Julio Noboa olanco ---read the poem---
Circle the word “flowers”
Circle the word “weeds”

5. Create a T-chart that identifies the two central images of the poem.
Highlight lines about one image in one color and the other image in another color.
Summarize the poem in a sentence or two on page
Share

6. Mark the text
What effect does the juxtaposition of images have on the poem?
Hint: adds emphasis
Note the contrasts in his diction (word choice)
Make notes in the My Notes section
Identify the author’s verbs that elaborates on the two images (flowers and weeds).
Juxtaposition—the arrangement of two or more things for the purpose of comparison
*Write this in the My Notes section on Page 217

7. Skim the poem *Look for repeated words or phrases
*Why did the author choose to echo these words or phrases?
*How does the repeated line emphasize the meaning of the poem?

8. metaphors
Poets reach for a metaphor that makes a comparison between two seemingly unrelated things for the purpose of illuminating them both.
Highlight the metaphors and explain what they represent in the My Notes section.
Note the repetitive diction that sets up the metaphor
Interpret the title and discuss how metaphors in the poem reinforce the idea of identity.

9. Homework What symbol(s) would you use to describe your identity?
Write it in your journal or poetry journal.
Write an extended metaphor poem with the symbol
You might start it with “I am a _______________.”
Try some repetition

10. symbols repetition metaphors Your Turn: Share an original poem aloud
Mark your poems to identify your metaphors, symbols, and repetition
Explain their intended effects in the margin
Choose an appropriate word map graphic organizer to explore the concept of figurative language in your vocabulary notebooks.
repetition
metaphors