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Short Story UNit

Short Story UNit. How do similes help develop a story?. Do now. Underline each example of simile that you see in “The Bike” fill in table below with examples of figurative language from the text. . Simile.

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Short Story UNit

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  1. Short Story UNit How do similes help develop a story?

  2. Do now • Underline each example of simile that you see in “The Bike” • fill in table below with examples of figurative language from the text.

  3. Simile • A Simile is a comparison between two unlike things using the words “like” or “as” • Some examples of a simile are: • “That cat is as cute as a button” • “The bed is soft like a cloud.”

  4. simile created about a person • I am as brave as a warrior. For starters, I go into battle each day to make the future a better place. Also, I fight each day for what is right and turn my back on things that are wrong. Additionally, I wear an invisible armor that protects me from those who resist my efforts at changing the future. To sum it up, I am like a brave warrior fighting in a field of young minds.

  5. I am as brave as a warrior. For starters, I go into battle each day to make the future a better place. Also, I fight each day for what is right and turn my back on things that are wrong. Additionally, I wear an invisible armor that protects me from those who resist my efforts at changing the future. To sum it up, I am like a brave warrior fighting in a field of young minds.

  6. Use clues to identify comparisons My _____is like a _______. For example, it moves quickly when I press my foot down. Also, my _________ causes a lot of damage so people need to watch out because the faster I am going, the more damage it will cause. To add on, I wish my airbags were stronger because nothing can control the impact of me on those around me. Basically, my ___________ is as damaging as a fast-moving __________ so watch out!

  7. My _____is like a _______. For example, it moves quickly when I press my foot down. Also, my _________ causes a lot of damage so people need to watch out because the faster I am going, the more damage it will cause. To add on, I wish my airbags were stronger because nothing can control the impact of me on those around me. Basically, my ___________ is as damaging as a fast-moving __________ so watch out!

  8. Homework • Create Your Simile 1. Create a simile that describes a trait about yourself. 2. Support your simile with details explaining your thinking. 3. Use the examples covered earlier to help you. 4. Your writing must be one paragraph in length.

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