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English Vector – In correlation with “I’m Nobody” by Emily Dickinson and “Samantha’s Story”
Similes and Metaphors
Review
Simile: Comparison of two unlike objects using the words “like” or “as”.
· Her eyes were as wide as the sky. - We are comparing how wide her eyes were to how wide the sky is.
· Those girls are like two peas in a pod. - We are comparing how close the girls to how close two peas are packed in a pod.
Metaphor: Comparison of two unlike objects without using the words “like” or “as”.
· Her hair was silk. We are comparing how soft and light her hair is to how soft and light silk is.
· Cindy was such a mule. We couldn’t get her to change her mind.– We are comparing stubborn Cindy is to how stubborn a mule is. It takes a lot of effort to push a mule and to push Cindy to change her mind.
Directions: Identify whether the statement is a simile or a metaphor. Clearly write on the line what is being compared.
1. Henry is as happy as a bird in spring time. SIMILE METAPHOR
What is being compared: ______
2. The poles were a giant prisoner, standing along the highway –tied together with wire.
SIMILE METAPHOR
What is being compared: ______
3. The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all the cans on the grocery store shelves.
SIMILE METAPHOR
What is being compared: ______
4. As the teacher entered the room she muttered under her breath, "This class is like a three-ring circus!”
SIMILE METAPHOR
What is being compared: ______
5. The giant’s steps were thunder as he ran toward Jack.
SIMILE METAPHOR
What is being compared: ______
6. The pillow was a cloud when I put my head upon it after a long day.
SIMILE METAPHOR
What is being compared: ______
7. I feel like a limp dishrag.
SIMILE METAPHOR
What is being compared: ______
8. The bar of soap was a slippery eel during the dog’s bath.
SIMILE METAPHOR
What is being compared: ______
9. The fluorescent light was the sun during our test.
SIMILE METAPHOR
What is being compared: ______
10. No one invites Harold to parties because he’s a wet blanket.
SIMILE METAPHOR
What is being compared: ______
Now let’s create our own:
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Let’s try this….
Life is like…….
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BRAIN POP – SIMILES AND METAPHORS!