The Highwayman - Lesson 13 - Metaphors Worksheet

The "Metaphors Worksheet" is an educational resource designed to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of Alfred Noyes' poem "The Highwayman" through the exploration of metaphors. The worksheet challenges students to delve into the text and identify six instances where Noyes uses metaphors, a literary device that enriches the poem by comparing two unrelated things without using "like" or "as." This task not only engages students with the poem's vivid imagery but also develops their analytical skills in recognising figurative language.

Furthering the learning experience, the worksheet provides an exercise where students must craft their own sentences using metaphors. This creative activity aims to solidify their grasp of the concept by applying it to various scenarios, such as describing a lava flow, an elderly lady's demeanor, a bustling crowd of commuters, the flight of a jet plane, and the impact of a storm on a village. One example is provided to guide students, illustrating a metaphor with the sentence "A huge golden snake of lava slithered down the volcano," encouraging them to think imaginatively and draw vivid comparisons in their own writing.