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04-14-2011
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How are metaphors used in both writing and everyday life? What is the role of metaphors in shaping our reality? In this lesson, students raise their awareness of the prevalence and function of metaphors in our everyday language by investigating common metaphors in poetry and song, analyzing the use of metaphors in a variety of short texts and exploring the metaphors in use throughout their daily life.