Similes and metaphors

Similes and metaphors By Ms. Houlihan Speech and Language

Similes • Compare two different things using the words “like,” or “as.” • Similes incorporate figurative language. That means they don’t mean exactly what they say.

Simile Examples • She is as sweet as candy. • Bob runs like a deer. • The willow’s music is like a soprano. • She slept like a log.

Let’s fill in our own similes! • A friend is like a__________________

Let’s fill in our own similes! • A friend is as ________ as _____________.

Let’s fill in our own similes! • When I am tired, I am as grouchy as a _____________________.

Let’s fill in our own similes! • The dog was as fast as _________________.

Metaphors • Compare two different things, without using the words “like,” or “as.” • They also incorporate figurative language. • What is figurative language????

Metaphor Examples • My dad is a bear. • The bar of soap was a slippery eel. • He hogged the road. • She toyed with the idea.

Let’s fill in our own metaphors • A friend is a __________________________.

Let’s fill in our own metaphors • Life is a ____________________________.

Let’s fill in our own metaphors • She was an _______________ through all their trouble.

Simile or Metaphor….Explain • The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all the cans on the grocery story shelves.

Simile or Metaphor….Explain • As the teacher entered the room she muttered under her breath, “This class is like a three ring circus.”

Simile or Metaphor….Explain • The pillow was a cloud when I put my head upon it after a long day.

Simile or Metaphor….Explain • I feel like a limp dishrag.

Simile or Metaphor….Explain • Those girls are like two peas in a pod.

Simile or Metaphor….Explain • The bar of soap was a slippery eel during the dog’s bath.

Simile or Metaphor….Explain • The little girl was a wild animal.

Similes and metaphors