Review the definitions of similes and metaphors. Then try your hand at writing two of each. Start by thinking of the two things you want to compare, and then write each type of figurative language. How do these comparisons help describe what you’re writing about? Keep your journal or computer nearby. As you read, ask yourself these questions, and write the answers in your journal: (1) What do I notice most in the poem? (2) What do I like most? Least? (3) What questions do I have? (4) What pictures come to mind from the words the author (poet) uses?

For the module essay you will write four paragraphs. • in paragraph 1, state one theme a reader can find in twelfth night and explain why it is good advice for the characters in the story • in paragraph 2, describe an event in the play, and explain how one of the characters' actions illustrates the theme • in paragraph 3. describe another event in the play, and explain how one of the characters' actions illustrates the theme • in paragraph 4. restate the theme, and explain why it is good advice for the reader and ons and you may write about either of the following themes (choose only one) • true love with a little from fortune triumphs over man's folly • troubles come and go don't take things too seriously