Worksheet on Metaphors & Similes: Extended Metaphor - Error Correction
English
GCSE
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A worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting errors in extended metaphors, designed for GCSE students studying language techniques.
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Worksheet on Metaphors & Similes: Extended Metaphor - Error Correction
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Introduction to Extended Metaphors
The city was a beast, its streets snarling like a wild animal. Towering glass giants stood as guardians over the busy hive below, their gleaming eyes watching every movement. The river was a silver serpent coiling through the landscape, whispering secrets to those who listened. In the heart of the city, hope flickered like a fragile flame struggling against the wind.
1.
Identify and correct any errors in the use of metaphors in the passage.
[4 marks]2.
Explain why describing the city as a 'beast' is an effective metaphor in this context.
[2 marks]B
Analyzing Metaphor Techniques
The moon was a lonely traveller, wandering across the darkened sky. Its silver light cast long shadows over the empty street, whispering tales of distant worlds. Each star was a diamond thrown into the velvet cloth of night, shining silently in the vast darkness.
1.
Identify the extended metaphor used for the moon and explain its purpose.
[3 marks]2.
Select the correct option: Which technique is primarily used in describing the stars as 'diamonds'?
[1 mark]Aa) Personification
Bb) Simile
Cc) Metaphor
Dd) Alliteration
C
Error Correction Exercise
Her mind was a labyrinth of endless pathways, each leading to a different memory. She navigated her thoughts like a sailor lost at sea, searching for a safe harbour amid the storm of emotions. Her feelings were a fire, burning bright and fierce inside her chest.
1.
Identify and correct all errors related to metaphor usage in the passage.
[4 marks]D
Creative Writing: Extended Metaphor
Using the prompt below, write a short paragraph that employs an extended metaphor to describe a personal experience.
1.
Write your paragraph here. Ensure your metaphor is clear and develops throughout your writing.
E
Metaphor and Simile Identification
The bonds of friendship are like a sturdy oak, its branches reaching out to shelter and support. Her voice was a melody, soothing and sweet, filling the room with warmth. He fought like a lion, brave and relentless, never backing down from a challenge.
1.
List all metaphors and similes in the passage.
[3 marks]2.
Explain how the metaphor describing friendship as 'a sturdy oak' enhances the meaning.
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