We began unit 8 by my placing on the board the poetic techniques we will be studying in Unit 8: extended metaphor, paradox, antithesis , ambiguity ,and symbolism. Starting with extended metaphor , I discussed various functions of the metaphor or the conceit as well as verbs that can be used in an essay on function. We then studied a Shakespearean sonnet and discussed the extended metaphor, its function, and how the extended metaphor creates theme or meaning . Joshua then practiced writing an interpretative thesis statement on the function of the extended metaphor in the sonnet.