Figurative Language

Figurative Language Day 2 Day 1 Day 3 Day 4 Created by: Melissa Levin

Simile or Metaphor? Today, you are going to find the difference between similes and metaphors! Do you think you have what it takes?

A simile is where two things are directly compared, using “like” or “as”. For example: As cold as ice. He was slow like a snail.

A metaphor also compares two things, but it does it without using “as” or “like”. For Example: Bursting with flavor! You'll be blown away!

Lets see how clever you are!Do you think you are clever enough to be able to tell me if these following sentences use a simile or a metaphor? We shall see!

As slippery as an eel. Simile Metaphor

Simile Metaphor He was a lion in battle.

Simile Metaphor She is as pretty as a picture.

Simile Metaphor The clouds were fluffy like cotton wool.

Simile Metaphor The striker was a goal machine.

Now lets read the poetry book Quick as a Cricket and see if we can find the similes that make this book fantastic!

Great work Here is your next challenge: Think of the similes we just read about in Quick as a Cricket. Now it’s your turn to come up with 5 similes to describe yourself. Remember to use the words “like” or “as”! Do you think you are up to the challenge? REMEMBER to think carefully before you begin writing! Back

Well done you are correct

Sorry you are wrong, try again.

More Simile Practice! Figurative language is not only found in poems. You can find similes and metaphors in short stories too. Let’s read the story “The Swim Meet” together and see if we can find the similes.Follow along as I read out loud.

The Swim Meet Like a fish in the water, Sam was happiest when she was in the pool. She had been swimming as long as she could remember. With her strong legs, she could move through the water as smoothly as a swan. Today was the day when her skills would be put to the test. It was the last swim meet. She was ready to go. She put her curly hair, as yellow and bright as the sun, under her swim cap. She stood on her mark. The excitement in the air was like a buzzing beehive.

When Sam heard her name called over the loudspeaker, she froze. Her legs felt like cement blocks. Sam heard her teammates cheering for her. But it didn’t seem real. It was like a dream. Her coach gave her a little push, and Sam knew what she must do. She had been waiting for this moment all summer. She dove into the pool and was off, as fast as a shark speeding through the water. Your Task: Reread the story to yourself. Find places where the author used similes and underline them. Circle the words like or as in each simile. Hint: There are 7 similes!

Now It’s Your Turn! Simile Person • Add similes to describe the different parts of your person. • Remember to use descriptive language! • Give your person a name, decorate and color!

Simile Sam Hair as yellow as the sun Fingers as skinny as a twig Legs as large as tree branches Feet as stinky as a rotten egg Back

Sometimes, a poem tells about someone’s feelings. A simile is a great way to compare how you are feeling at a particular moment. For example: Right now I am as happy as puppy with a bone. Follow along with me as I read the poem “Feelings Alive” out loud.

Feelings Alive By: Carol Peck When I’m happy, I’m like a big red balloon, When I’m excited, I’m like a rocket roaring to the moon And I soar way up in the blue! But when I’m grumpy, I’m like an old wrinkled prune And when I’m sad, I’m like a flute with no tune; It’s okay to feel that way too- These are all kinds of feeling in you!

When I’m calm, I’m like a peaceful sea, When I’m brave, I’m like a big oak tree standing tall and true; But when I’m nervous, I’m like a hopping flea And when I’m angry, I’m like a stinging bee It’s okay to feel that way too- These are all kinds of feeling in you! *How does the poet tell us how she is feeling? *Let’s come up with some similes to describe some of the feelings we have.

Lets do just a little bit more practice with similes… Fill in the blanks below to complete the similes. The bird was as _____ as a _______. My mom is as _______ as a _______. The pillow was like a ____________. My puppy is like a ____________.

Your Task: Use the word below to write a simile. Compare it to something that relates and conveys a picture in the reader’s mind 1. hair ________________ 2. clouds ______________ 3. car ________________ 4. grass ______________ 5. rain _______________ Back

Similes on BrainPop!!! Let’s see what Moby and Annie have to say about similes!!

Now that you have learned all about similes, you should try to use them in your writing. This will certainly catch and keep the readers attention, and make your writing more interesting and poetic! Great Job! Back

Figurative Language