LESSON
Metaphor
23
WORDS
TO KNOW
Metaphor a comparison of two unlike things without using the word like or as
2EVIEW)T
Read this sentence. Use the Hint to identify the metaphor.
Reading Literature
After seeing him with her students,
Mrs. Armond knew that Officer Johnson
was a big teddy bear.
4RY)T
Hint To what is Officer Johnson being
compared? Often, a metaphor uses a form of
the verb to be, such as am, is, are, or was.
Read this passage. As you read, underline the metaphors.
1
A Super Rose is a special type of rose that has rich, shiny leaves. These plants are
warriors against Japanese beetles, leafhoppers, and other insects. They also fight off
diseases well. They bloom for months with wonderful spring and fall leaf colors, and
they produce rose hips in winter. Super Roses are perfect for pots, and they are sun
worshippers. What more could a gardener ask for?
2
The Super Rose is also a real workhorse. This hardy rose blooms nonstop from late
spring well into fall. As an added bonus, it has a wonderful fragrance.
3
The Super Rose is a jewel among plants. It is beautiful, strong, and easy to care for. If
you love flowers, you should consider planting Super Roses.
Now, use the passage to answer the questions on the following page.
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Lesson 23: Metaphor
1.
Which sentence from the passage includes a metaphor?
A. “These plants are warriors against Japanese beetles, leafhoppers,
and other insects.”
B. “They bloom for months with wonderful spring and fall leaf
colors, and they produce rose hips in winter.”
C. “If you love flowers, you should consider planting Super Roses.”
D. “What more could a gardener ask for?”
2.
The author uses the metaphor “they are sun worshippers” to
show that the roses
A.
B.
C.
D.
Think about the phrase
sun worshippers. What
does someone who is a
sun worshipper do?
To what does the author compare the Super Rose in paragraph 2?
A. a fragrance
B. a workhorse
4.
2.
Reading Literature
3.
are used in religious ceremonies
are often planted on beaches
turn brown in the sun
grow well in the sun
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C. a season
D. a bonus
The author uses the metaphor in paragraph 2 to show that
A.
B.
C.
D.
the flower is shaped like a horse
gardeners work to make it bloom
the flower’s bloom is long-lasting
the flower smells bad
4.
A workhorse is a horse
used for working or any
other kind of steady worker
than can be depended on.
How can a rose be like a
workhorse?
In Your Own Words
5.
In paragraph 3, the author calls the Super Rose a “jewel among
plants.” Explain this metaphor in your own words.
5.
What is special about a
jewel? What does this
word suggest about the
Super Rose?
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