Bruno a Former Street ChildAn Autobiography - literacy resource

Task 7: Metaphors

Task 7: What’s a metaphor?

A metaphor is a word or phrase that is used to make a comparison between two people, things, animals, or places.

The night is a black cat

Task 7: MetaphorsDo any of these metaphors describe Bruno’s life? If so, why?

1. His hope was a fragile seed.

2. His heart swelled with a sea of tears.

3. His brother was a dragon.

4. Hope shines like the sun on water.

5. He was lost in a sea of nameless faces.

6. It was going to be clear skies from now on.

7. Life has been a rollercoaster of events.

8. He has a heart of stone.

Task 7: What metaphors could you use for these photos?

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