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Metaphor Meanings Worksheet (Part 1)

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1 answer:

Solnce55 [7]2 years ago

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Answer:

1. He is a beast- Here, the man is compared to a beast though he is not literally one. So, by saying "he is a beast", the speaker seems to suggest he is ruthless, or strong, or anything that makes him similar to a beast.

2. The noise is music to his ears- This means that he is enjoying the music.

3. He swam in the sea of diamonds- He is not literally swimming in a sea of diamonds. But it means that he is happy, glad, excited.

4. His belt was a snake curling around his waist- This means that the belt is circular and elastic, like a snake.

5. Love is a growing garland- Means love requires time to grow.

6. Your friendship is the picture to my frame- This means your friendship is important to me like a picture is important for a frame or a picture completes a frame.

Explanation:

Metaphors are figurative languages that are used to represent, signify, or symbolize something. It is a rhetorical presentation of one thing by saying another thing.

1. He is a beast- Here, the man is compared to a beast though he is not literally one. So, by saying "he is a beast", the speaker seems to suggest he is ruthless, or strong, or anything that makes him similar to a beast.

2. The noise is music to his ears- This means that he is enjoying the music.

3. He swam in the sea of diamonds- He is not literally swimming in a sea of diamonds. But it means that he is extremely happy, glad, excited.

4. His belt was a snake curling around his waist- This means that the belt is circular and elastic, like a snake.

5. Love is a growing garland- Means love requires time to grow.

6. Your friendship is the picture to my frame- This means your friendship is important to me like a picture is important for a frame or a picture completes a frame.

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