Poetry

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2,3

Heroes

After today's lesson you

• will be better at voicing your opinion in English
  

• can answer questions by referring to what you read
• know what a simile is and are able to recognise one
  

Heroes

02:55

Do you think this man is a hero? Explain why (not) in English.

"Your Hero" by Francis Duggan

You're now going to read a short English poem.

Please click on the link in the next slide.

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Words you
don't know

What or who do you think is meant by
"the heroes of the masses" on line 1?

What or who do you think is meant by
"unsung heroes" on line 5?

What , according to the speaker, are the risks of being a "hero of the masses"?
Explain your answer by referring to words or phrases from the poem.

Which type of hero does the speaker of this poem like best?

Explain your answer by referring to words or phrases from the poem.

Simile

A metaphor is a literary device often used in poems.

Using the internet, take a few minutes to find what a metaphor is and also find an example.

Briefly explain what a simile is and give an example.

What example of a simile can you find in the poem?

Questions?