Finding Figurative Language in Poetry

Read Langston Hughes's famous poem above, and answer the questions below. The narrator is a mother, speaking to her son. What is life being compared to? A mother and son A crystal stair A dark corner A dove with feathers What type of figurative language is used in this poem? Metaphor Simile Hyperbole Onomatopoeia What is this poem trying to say?Write at least 3 complete sentences for full points. Read Emily Dickinson's poem above. Then, use context clues or Google to help you find the definitions for the following vocabulary words. gale = a strong wind or stormabash = destroy your poise or self-confidenceextremity = the furthest point or limit of something What type of figurative language is used most in this poem? Metaphor Simile Hyperbole Onomatopoeia What is meant by "Hope is the thing with feathers?" The narrator is feeling hopeful because they caught a bird Hope is compared to a bird because it is graceful, beautiful, and free A sweet song makes the narrator feel happy What is meant by the "Gale" or "storm" in the second stanza? A person who is trying to hurt the narrator A rainstorm the narrator got caught in, which put them in danger A difficult trial or emotional time period for the narrator What is this poem trying to say?Write at least 3 complete sentences for full points. What type of figurative language is used most in this poem? Metaphor Simile Hyperbole Onomatopoeia How would you describe the mood of this poem? What words contribute to that mood?Write at least 2 complete sentences for full points. Possible Mood Words: Joyful, Curious, Lighthearted, Anxious, Sorrowful, Panicked, Friendly, Playful, Compassionate, Ominous