2. Figurative Language A writers tool It helps the reader to visualize (see) what the writer is thinking It puts a picture in the readers mind 10/2/2010 2
3. Simile A simile is used to compare two things It uses the words “like” or “as” to make comparisons. 10/2/2010 3
4. Simile Elizabeth is as pretty as a picture. Her hair shines like the sun. Her eyes sparkle like the stars in the sky. 10/2/2010 4
5. Metaphor A metaphor is used to compare two things Instead of saying something is “like” or “as” --- a metaphor states that it just IS. 10/2/2010 5
6. Metaphor John’s mind is a computer. My mom is a workhorse. Bob is a snake in the grass. 10/2/2010 6
