Metaphors & Similes in Technology
English
Year 9
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A worksheet focusing on identifying and creating metaphors and similes related to technology, designed for Year 9 students.
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Metaphors & Similes in Technology
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Introduction to Metaphors and Similes in Technology
In the modern world, technology often becomes a mirror for human experience. A computer is frequently described as 'the brain of the operation,' suggesting intelligence and central importance. Similarly, a smartphone might be called 'a window to the world,' implying access and connection. These expressions use metaphors and similes to deepen our understanding of abstract technological concepts through familiar images.
1.
What is a metaphor used to describe a computer in the passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify the simile used to describe a smartphone.
[2 marks]3.
Explain in your own words why metaphors and similes are useful when describing technological devices.
[4 marks]4.
Identify the type of figurative language in the phrase 'the brain of the operation'. Is it a metaphor or a simile?
[1 mark]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
Cc) Personification
Dd) Alliteration
5.
Create a simile that describes a tablet using a technology-related object.
[3 marks]6.
Write a short paragraph (about 150 words) describing how a router can be compared to a traffic controller, using metaphors or similes.
[5 marks]7.
Choose the best description for the phrase: 'The server is a digital gatekeeper.'
[1 mark]Aa) It controls access to data
Bb) It is a physical gate
Cc) It is a person who manages servers
Dd) It is a security device
8.
In your own words, describe how metaphors like 'the cloud' help us understand abstract technology.
[4 marks]9.
Design your own metaphor or simile to describe a new piece of technology (e.g., virtual reality headset). Include at least two figurative expressions.
[6 marks]10.
Identify the metaphor or simile in the following sentence: 'The internet is a vast ocean of information.'
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