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Synectic Summaries

Synectic Summaries. Character Metaphors.

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Synectic Summaries

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  1. Synectic Summaries Character Metaphors

  2. One way to really think about what a character is like is to compare the character to something. In this case, I want you to compare the characters from “Flowers for Algernon” to pieces of clothing. You will be creating a metaphor. Explain why the metaphor fits. Why we are doing this activity

  3. Charlie Gordon • Dr. Strauss • Dr. Nemur • Miss Kinnian • Mr. Donnegan • Mrs. Flynn • Joe Carp • Frank Reilly • Algernon Choose a character to compare.

  4. Hat • Tuxedo • Gloves • Socks • Pajama pants • Running shoes • Turtleneck sweater • Plain white T-shirt • Scarf • Belt • Raincoat • Boots • Your idea! What piece of clothing is the character most like?

  5. Character Clothing • Charlie Gordon • Dr. Strauss • Dr. Nemur • Miss Kinnian • Mr. Donnegan • Mrs. Flynn • Joe Carp • Frank Reilly • Algernon • Hat • Tuxedo • Gloves • Socks • Pajama pants • Running shoes • Turtleneck sweater • Plain white T-shirt • Scarf • Belt • Raincoat • Boots • Your idea! ______ is (a) _____because _______. Write your metaphor like this:

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