How to Analyse Metaphors

How to Analyse Metaphors, Similes, Personification and More in English to GCSE Grade 9

Metaphors are the ULTIMATE technique to analyse in English, whether you are in year 7, 8 and 9 or doing your English Language and Literature GCSEs. If you can become a pro at analysing metaphorical language, you will see your performance in English go through the roof. This video aims to help you do just that; we'll cover the different kinds of metaphorical language, how to identify it, how to analyse it plus some higher-level analytical skills. As always, don't forget to subscribe and check out streamenglish.co.uk for more help with all things English.

Timestamps 
0:00 Introduction
1:03 Different types of metaphor
3:40 Why writers use metaphors
5:10 practise analysing