a way of describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human

the use of metaphors, similes and personification to create imaginative and symbolic meaning

Reading and responding to 'There are things that lurk in the Library' by Joseph Coelho

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In this unit, pupils have analysed several poems by Joseph Coelho, looking for any similarities and common themes. In 'Poetry inspired by weather’, pupils will follow a similar path, but using the poet John Lyons. 

In 'Humourous Poetry’, pupils looked at a range of poems and how the poets used poetic devices to create humour. In this unit, pupils will focus on Joseph Coelho's poems and how he creates humour in his poems. ’

Poet focus: Joseph Coelho

Which of these is the name of Joseph Coelho's **second** published book of poems?

'There are Things that Lurk in the library'

What is the name of Joseph Coelho's poem written about the wonder and mystery of libraries? 

Joseph Coelho describes books as having which of these?

Fill in the blank. In the poem, Coelho says the sounds of “parables” are like the rustling of ...

True or false? Joseph Coelho’s poems often explore the theme of imagination. 

Fill in the blank. __________ is a way of describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human. 

True or false? Joseph Coelho studied archeology at university.

True or false? His poetry book 'Werewolf Club Rules' was the **second** book he released.

Coelho's poem 'Miss Flotsam' was inspired by which group of people?

True or false? 'Miss Flotsam' is described as being very well-travelled. 

Finish the sentence. When the speaker is being bullied by a boy, Miss Flotsam steps in and ...

What does Miss Flotsam do when the speaker's mother is late to collect them after school?

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