“Fog” and “Life”

1. “Fog” and“Life” Extended Metaphors!

2. “Fog” – page 792 • Metaphors: This is an extended metaphor (just longer than a regular metaphor!) • Comparing fog to a cat • The fog seems delicate and quiet, like a cat

3. “Fog” – page 792 • Personification/imagery - the fog comes, looks and leaves. • Setting: city with a harbor • Fog seems to come and go mysteriously and make the world into a mysterious place • Seems to be an enjoyment of the fog's mystery and quiet

4. “Life” – page 793 • Metaphors: (This is an extended metaphor) • Life is a ticking watch (clock on a chain) that eventually runs down

5. “Life” – page 793 • Life - amuses an infant, but an old man grows tired of it and is relieved when it stops • Life is fascinating when you're very young, but you lose interest in it as you grow older • Expresses discouragement about loss of interest in life as age progresses • Symbolism: clock = life