Question

station : metaphors
a. metaphors in poetry - re - read the section about metaphors on the figurative language guide. then read the poem below aloud. read it a second time silently.
friendship
by j.a. sexton
friendship is a fresh bouquet of red roses
making my eyes pop.
it is an ice cream sundae, sweet and syrupy,
satisfying my inner cravings.
friendship can be a playground,
where worries melt away,
or a battlefield where hearts are shattered.
friendship is a sparkling waterfall, filling me with wonder - -
a ray of sunlight on a dreary day.

gether, locate the six metaphors in the poem. then, discuss what friendship has in common
th each item it’s compared to. finally, analyze the effect the metaphor adds to the poem.

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Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze each metaphor in the poem "Friendship" by J.A. Sexton:

1. Metaphor: "Friendship is a fresh bouquet of red roses"

• What it has in common with friendship: A bouquet of red roses is beautiful, vibrant, and brings joy—friendship is also beautiful and brings happiness.
• Metaphor’s Effect on the reader: Creates a vivid, positive image of friendship, making it feel precious and delightful.

1. Metaphor: "It is an ice cream sundae, sweet and syrupy"

• What it has in common with friendship: An ice cream sundae is sweet, satisfying, and enjoyable—friendship is also sweet and fulfilling.
• Metaphor’s Effect on the reader: Evokes feelings of comfort and pleasure, emphasizing friendship’s enjoyable nature.

1. Metaphor: "Friendship can be a playground"

• What it has in common with friendship: A playground is a place of fun, relaxation, and carefree moments—friendship can provide joy and relief from worries.
• Metaphor’s Effect on the reader: Makes friendship feel lighthearted and stress - relieving.

1. Metaphor: "or a battlefield where hearts are shattered"

• What it has in common with friendship: A battlefield involves conflict and pain—friendship can sometimes bring heartbreak or conflict.
• Metaphor’s Effect on the reader: Acknowledges the painful side of friendship, adding depth and realism.

1. Metaphor: "Friendship is a sparkling waterfall"

• What it has in common with friendship: A waterfall is awe - inspiring, refreshing, and full of wonder—friendship can be captivating and rejuvenating.
• Metaphor’s Effect on the reader: Makes friendship feel magical and full of wonder.

1. Metaphor: "A ray of sunlight on a dreary day"

• What it has in common with friendship: Sunlight on a dreary day brings hope and brightness—friendship brings hope and positivity in difficult times.
• Metaphor’s Effect on the reader: Highlights friendship’s role as a source of hope and comfort.

Answer:

METAPHOR	What it has IN COMMON with friendship	Metaphor’s EFFECT on the reader
It is an ice cream sundae, sweet and syrupy	An ice cream sundae is sweet, satisfying, and enjoyable; friendship is also sweet and fulfilling	Evokes feelings of comfort and pleasure, emphasizing friendship’s enjoyable nature
Friendship can be a playground	A playground is a place of fun, relaxation, and carefree moments; friendship can provide joy and relief from worries	Makes friendship feel lighthearted and stress - relieving
or a battlefield where hearts are shattered	A battlefield involves conflict and pain; friendship can sometimes bring heartbreak or conflict	Acknowledges the painful side of friendship, adding depth and realism
Friendship is a sparkling waterfall	A waterfall is awe - inspiring, refreshing, and full of wonder; friendship can be captivating and rejuvenating	Makes friendship feel magical and full of wonder
A ray of sunlight on a dreary day	Sunlight on a dreary day brings hope and brightness; friendship brings hope and positivity in difficult times	Highlights friendship’s role as a source of hope and comfort