Why Do We Use ‘Metaphors’ in Poetry?

Metaphors help poems paint pictures with words. Imagine you're telling a story about the moon, instead of saying 'the moon was bright,' you might say 'the moon was a glowing silver ball.' That makes it feel more real and fun to imagine! It’s like turning a normal day into a magical dream.

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Examples

  1. The sky is like a big blue blanket.
  2. Her laugh was as bright as the sun.
  3. He ran faster than a cheetah.

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