Question 1: Identify the error in the metaphor or simile: 'His voice was as loud as thunder, crashing through the silence of the night.'

Answer: Incorrect: 'crashing' is a verb not suitable for a metaphor; it disrupts the clarity of the comparison.

Question 2: Correct the metaphor and explain how your correction improves the imagery.

Answer: Sample correction: 'His voice was as loud as thunder, rolling through the night.' This improves imagery by creating a smoother and more vivid comparison.

Question 3: Identify the metaphors in the passage that incorrectly describe natural elements and suggest improvements.

Answer: The 'silver snake' and 'storm as a furious lion' are effective, but 'stretch out like a vast sea' could be simplified to 'a vast, endless sea' for clarity.

Question 4: Explain how the metaphor 'Her mind was a maze of confusing pathways' impacts the reader’s understanding of her mental state.

Answer: It conveys her confusion and complexity, making the reader empathise with her mental entrapment.

Question 5: Identify any errors in the simile: 'The flowers danced in the wind, whispering secrets to each other.'

Answer: Error: 'whispering secrets' personifies the flowers, which is acceptable, but consider whether this is an appropriate or effective use of personification.

Question 6: Suggest an improvement to the simile describing the sky: 'like a golden blanket spreading across the sky.'

Answer: Replace with: 'like a glowing tapestry spreading across the sky' to enhance visual imagery.

Question 7: Why is the metaphor 'Her mind was a maze' effective in literature?

Answer: It vividly illustrates her confusion and mental complexity, helping readers visualise her emotional state.

Question 8: Identify and correct the error in this metaphor: 'The battlefield stretched out like a vast sea, the soldiers swimming through the chaos.'

Answer: Error: 'swimming' personifies soldiers, which is acceptable; correction is not necessary unless stylistic improvement is desired.

Question 9: Write a brief paragraph correcting the metaphors in the passage and explaining how your revisions enhance clarity.

Answer: Sample answer: By replacing some metaphors with clearer descriptions, such as 'the storm was a roaring lion,' it maintains vivid imagery while improving clarity and impact.