Bruno a Former Street Child
An Autobiography - literacy resource
Task 7: Metaphors
Task 7: What’s a metaphor?
A metaphor is a word or phrase that is
used to make a comparison between two
people, things, animals, or places.
The night is a black cat
Task 7: Metaphors
Do any of these metaphors describe Bruno’s
life? If so, why?
1. His hope was a fragile seed.
2. His heart swelled with a sea of tears.
3. His brother was a dragon.
4. Hope shines like the sun on water.
5. He was lost in a sea of nameless faces.
6. It was going to be clear skies from now on.
7. Life has been a rollercoaster of events.
8. He has a heart of stone.
Task 7: What metaphors could you use for
these photos?
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