PPT-Simile and Metaphors

Jerick Sarceno Period 3 Definition for Similes and Metaphors Similes only uses words like or as to compare anything Metaphors dont use like or as when describing but makes the comparison with another. A metaphor that extends through several lines or through an entire piece.. "The . telescoped metaphor. . . . probably takes its name from the way in which pocket telescopes pull out from themselves when we extend their concentric tubes. . . .. You are as fast as a car. this is a simile because it is saying you are as fast as a car.. Your stronger then a brick wall. This is a metaphor because it means someone is really strong.. You swim like a dolphin. Simile. : . a comparison between two unlike things that have something in common. . A simile always uses the words . like. or . as. to make a comparison. . Examples: . It's been a hard day's night, and I've been working like a dog. - The Beatles . . Discuss what you know about metaphors.. . Choose and say one of the three sentence frames to discuss metaphors with your partner.. 1)“I know that a metaphor is______. An example of a metaphor is________”.. Brought to you by powerpointpros.com. Teacher’s Menu. Select a mini-lesson that you would like to play. Default mode is . play all.. Play All. Similes. Metaphors. Personification. SIMILES. What is a Simile?. Poetry. Review! Poetry Terms!!. Topic?. Theme?. Imagery. ?. Onomatopoeia?. Alliteration?. Similes!!. What is a . simile. ?. A comparison of two unlike items using “like” or “as”. Similes are often used as imagery—to paint a picture in your head by comparing two things.. A Lesson for Aspiring Writers. Descriptive Language. Helps readers to imagine scenery, characters and events.. Uses the five senses:. Sight. Sound. Taste. Touch. Smell. It uses the 5 senses to make comparisons:. Brain Pop Video. Simile. A simile is . a comparison between two things using “like” or “as.”. Examples. Example #1: . My . brother. is . like. a . monkey. in a tree.. Example #2: . Chris. popped out of his seat . Figurative Language. Similes . A simile is a comparison between two unlike things that have something in common. . A simile always uses . like . or . as. to make the comparison. . Simile = similar . Across the lines of straighter darker trees,. I like to think some boy's been swinging them.. But swinging doesn't bend them down to stay.. As ice-storms do. Often you must have seen them. Loaded with ice a sunny winter morning. Created by. TEACHERS UNLEASHED. What is a simile?. A . simile. uses the words “. like. ” or “. as. ” to compare one object with another to suggest they are alike or similar.. EXAMPLE:. The caterpillar ate leaves . LO: How can using a simile or metaphor help improve my descriptive writing?. The Sun. . The sun is like a pool of golden snakes glistening in the sky, slithering in circles.. The sun is like a ball, yellow and shining.. A metaphor that extends through several lines or through an entire piece.. "The . telescoped metaphor. . . . probably takes its name from the way in which pocket telescopes pull out from themselves when we extend their concentric tubes. . . .. What is a metaphor?. A metaphor is a LOT like a simile. So, what is the difference?. A metaphor . does not. use . LIKE. or . AS. to make comparisons. But they still compare…. So, what does a metaphor look like?.