Four-Metaphor Poems A Sample: by Jenna T., 9th grade writer

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Four-Metaphor Poems
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A Sample by Jenna T., 9th grade writer
A memory is a tarnished copper coin concealed
under leaves in the gutter on the walk home
from school, waiting for a child to find it. 
Or is it? A memory is the warm smell of fresh
bread, wafting from your mother's kitchen,
teasing one's taste buds an hour before
dinner.  Or is it?
A memory is that texture of sand pebbles
scratching between the toes of beach-goers who
dash towards the tide.  Or is it? A memory is
the nameless song that you hear on the radio
that always makes you think of that certain
someone, and that always makes you want to
dance.  Or is it?
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Your task
For this writing assignment, you will be creating
four interesting metaphors for something other
than memory.  For example, you might make four
metaphors for happiness or for thunder.
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Time by Valerie Bloom
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Student Samples
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Trust by Sarah D. (AES 0809)
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A Lie by Cedric (AES 0809)
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Tip Use sensory details to turn something
abstract into something tangible.
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Possible topics Money School Popularity Happine
ss Homework Clothes Secrets Gossip Hope 7th
Grade Family Patience Trust Music Responsibil
ity (your favorite sport/hobby)
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Click for More Ideas
Go HERE for an interactive idea generator. The
first button at the bottom will give you ideas
for nouns to make metaphors for, if you have
trouble coming up with your own. The second
button will provide you with other nouns that
might be compared to your first noun...nouns that
might bring the noun to life in a brand new way. 
Press the buttons a lot.  Dont settle for just
any idea.  Find one that works for you.  URL
http//writingfix.com/Picture_Book_Prompts/Wilfrid
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