SIMILE OF MYSELF
SIMILE OF MYSELF
Directions: Walt Whitman, an American poet, wrote
a long lyric poem entitled, “Song of Myself” that revealed
what he thought about himself as a human being. You are
now going to imitate that endeavor by writing an extended
simile of yourself in prose or poetry form.
An extended simile or extended metaphor compares an item to another item just as a simple simile or metaphor. In an extended simile or metaphor, the second item in the comparison is described in detail. The qualities and descriptions inferred in a simple simile or metaphor are spelled out in the extended version.
To write an extended simile of yourself, find a concrete object that captures your personality and reveals who you are. State the simile on the first line below. Now think of four or more aspects of that object that you can use to reveal aspects about yourself. On lines 2,3,and 4 record the various details and descriptions about your object. Use your imagination and select vivid, powerful words. Type your submission and use illustrations to support your poetry. Have Fun with this and be creative!
Example from “Song of Myself”
I am like an unopened book longing to be held and read,
Seemingly quiet, and timid on the surface while
Wars rage and passions resonate deep within the folds of my pages.
Humor, ideas, wild imaginings fill my written world
And hold a rich variety for those who care, who dare, to read on.
Simile of Myself:
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