Unit 1 Images of Animals

1. Unit 1Images of Animals Extension Activities Deborah Soong

2. Activity One: Metaphors and Similes Activity Two: Proverbs Related to Animals

3. Activity One: Metaphors and Similes

4. What is “Metaphor”?

5. A “metaphor” is a figure of speech that compares unlike things by saying that one thing is the other. is defined as a direct comparison between two seemingly unrelated subjects. In a metaphor, a first object suggests that it has similar qualities to a second object. Linda is a doll.

6. What is “simile”?

7. A “simile” like metaphor, is a figure of speech that compares unlike things in order to describe something. different from metaphor, compares by using the word "like" or "as." You are like the apple of my eye. Her skin is as white as snow

8. Therefore, what is the difference between “metaphor” and “simile”?

9. Similarities Both terms describe a __________. comparison Differences simile A ______ states that A is like B. metaphor A ____________ states that A is B or substitutes B for A.

10. The following are some metaphors and similes. Please judge whether they are metaphors or similes.

11. Metaphor or Simile? You are like a hurricane: there's calm in your eye, but I'm getting blown away —Neil Young

12. Metaphor or Simile? The sad condition of these refugees would move a heart of stone to sympathy.

13. Metaphor or Simile? My love is like a red, red rose —Robert Burns

14. Metaphor or Simile? The city is a concrete jungle.

15. Metaphor or Simile? All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players, They have their exits and their entrances. — (William Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 7)

16. Metaphor or Simile? The snow was like a blanket.

17. Metaphor or Simile? The raindrops sounded as popcorn kernels popping .

18. Metaphor or Simile? You are my sunshine.

19. Metaphor or Simile? I love you like a fat kid loves cake. — a popular African-American rapper

20. Activity Two: Proverbs Related to Animals

21. Proverbs Proverbs are popular, witty statements that express obvious truth. They  have been preserved and passed down from generation to generation, demonstrating that basic human observations and wisdoms never really change.

22. Animal Proverbs Each one of the following proverbs contains an animal theme.

23. Animal Proverbs Proverb : You can’t teach an old ______ new tricks. dog Implication : It is very difficult to teach old people new skills or to change their habits or characters. 老狗學不來新把戲。

24. Animal Proverbs cat Proverb : Curiosity killed the ___. Implication : Too much curiosity can cause one to abandon caution and encounter unseen danger. 好奇心殺死一隻貓。

25. Animal Proverbs dog Proverb : Every ___ has his day. Implication : Everyone is successful or happy at some time in their life. 每條狗都有他風光的時候。

26. Animal Proverbs Proverb : A ____ in the hand is worth two in the bush. bird Implication : It is risky to sacrifice one thing or accomplishment which has been attained, for the uncertain hope of gaining more. 一鳥在手勝過二鳥在林。

27. Animal Proverbs Proverb : _____ of a feather flock together. Birds Implication : Like-minded people associate together, as do birds of the same species. 物以類聚。

28. Animal Proverbs Proverb : The early ____ catches the ____ . bird worm Implication : The one who rises early and is diligent reaps the rewards; the lazy may not find many rewards. 早起的鳥兒有蟲吃。

29. Animal Proverbs Proverb : It isthe straw that broke the _____'s back. camel Implication : When one is close to one's limits (of strength, tolerance, endurance, patience, etc.), an insignificant thing can surpass these limits and cause disaster. 壓垮駱駝的最後一根稻草。

30. Animal Proverbs Proverb : There are plenty more ____ in the sea. fish Implication : Don't be discouraged if you don't get the one you want--others are available. 天涯何處無芳草。

31. Animal Proverbs Proverb : His ____ is worse than his ____. bark bite Implication : Sometimes a person sounds very fierce and threatening, but he won't actually do anything to hurt. 雷聲大雨點小。

32. Animal Proverbs Proverb : When the ___ is away, the ____ will play. cat mice Implication : 1.Those in charge do not see what their "underlings" do in their absence; the powerful do not know what goes on behind their backs.2.Act when the opportunity presents itself. 貓兒不在，鼠兒造反。 山中無老虎，猴子稱大王。

33. Animal Proverbs Proverb : It is a good _____ that never stumbles. horse Implication : Man all makes mistakes sometimes. 再好的馬也會有絆倒之時。

34. Animal Proverbs Proverb : If you run after two _____, you will catch neither. hares Implication : You cannot do two things successfully at the same time. 同時追兩兔，兩頭都落空。 腳踏兩條船，必定落空。

35. Animal Proverbs Proverb : One _______ doesn’t make a summer. swallow Implication : Don’t get one's hopes up too early just because initial signs may look encouraging. 一燕不成夏；一花獨放不是春； 凡事不可以偏概全。