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Metaphors and Simile
SIMILES
Simile is a figure of speech and can often be
exaggerations because this is a way to
capture the listener's attention. The simile
asks us to picture one thing as being similar
to another - often using the word 'like’ or
the word 'as' . . . to link our pictures' in the
mind.
SIMILES

 When we describe something, we often use the
  expression, "It was like" so that we can tell our
 experience clearly to our listener who may never
 have seen or heard what we are describing. We
 want our listener to understand fully what we have
 seen, heard or felt.
SIMILES
 If a friend had been to a dentist and we asked "What
 was it like?”
      We might get a reply, like My mouth feels like a
 beaten-up punching bag.

 This is an example of a SIMILE, in this way we are
 making the description more colourful, dramatic and
 interesting.
Examples of Simile:
 She swims like a fish.
 He's as hairy as a gorilla.
 Peter laughs like a hyena.
 Mr. John is as wise as an owl.
 Allow me, it's as easy as ABC.
 Because I was embarrassed my face was as red as a ripe
  tomato.
 My love is like a red, red rose.
 The world is like a stage.
 She got a neck like a pipe.
Metaphors
If we write a comparison
 between two things and omit
 the word "like" then we are
 using a Metaphor.
Examples of Metaphor:
 He was a tornado, blasting his way through the
    opposing team.
   He was a lion in the fight.
   Education is your passport to satisfying employment.
   The truck flew down the empty highway.
   My love is a red, red rose.
   The rain came down in long knitting needles.
   Language is a road map of a culture. It tells you where
    its people come from and where they are going.
Acrostic Name Poems
Writing acrostic name poem is as easy as 1,2,3.
Here is how to do it:

 1. Write the name vertically on a piece of paper .

 2. Think about a word usually an adjective that
  describes the letter that you are about to write.

 3. Write the adjective and other description beside the
  letters of the name.
Examples:
TROY

 T is for Thoughtful, the caring you
 R is for Resourceful, you'll go far
 O is for Orderly an excellent character
 Y is for Young, so fun to be with.

Troy, a very special boy
Examples:
RUTH

 R is for Radiant, your sparkling personality
 U is for Unique, a child so dear
 T is for Terrific such a delight
 H is for Honest, a heart of gold.


Ruth, beyond compare
Songs:
 Firework

 You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
 Just own the night like the 4th of July

 'Cause baby, you're a firework
 Come on, show 'em what you're worth
 Make 'em go, oh
 As you shoot across the sky
Poems:    Roses are red,
        Violets are blue,
      Chocolates are sweet,
     They are as sweet as you.

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Simile and metaphor

  • 2. SIMILES Simile is a figure of speech and can often be exaggerations because this is a way to capture the listener's attention. The simile asks us to picture one thing as being similar to another - often using the word 'like’ or the word 'as' . . . to link our pictures' in the mind.
  • 3. SIMILES  When we describe something, we often use the expression, "It was like" so that we can tell our experience clearly to our listener who may never have seen or heard what we are describing. We want our listener to understand fully what we have seen, heard or felt.
  • 4. SIMILES  If a friend had been to a dentist and we asked "What was it like?” We might get a reply, like My mouth feels like a beaten-up punching bag. This is an example of a SIMILE, in this way we are making the description more colourful, dramatic and interesting.
  • 5. Examples of Simile:  She swims like a fish.  He's as hairy as a gorilla.  Peter laughs like a hyena.  Mr. John is as wise as an owl.  Allow me, it's as easy as ABC.  Because I was embarrassed my face was as red as a ripe tomato.  My love is like a red, red rose.  The world is like a stage.  She got a neck like a pipe.
  • 6. Metaphors If we write a comparison between two things and omit the word "like" then we are using a Metaphor.
  • 7. Examples of Metaphor:  He was a tornado, blasting his way through the opposing team.  He was a lion in the fight.  Education is your passport to satisfying employment.  The truck flew down the empty highway.  My love is a red, red rose.  The rain came down in long knitting needles.  Language is a road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.
  • 8. Acrostic Name Poems Writing acrostic name poem is as easy as 1,2,3. Here is how to do it:  1. Write the name vertically on a piece of paper .  2. Think about a word usually an adjective that describes the letter that you are about to write.  3. Write the adjective and other description beside the letters of the name.
  • 9. Examples: TROY  T is for Thoughtful, the caring you  R is for Resourceful, you'll go far  O is for Orderly an excellent character  Y is for Young, so fun to be with. Troy, a very special boy
  • 10. Examples: RUTH  R is for Radiant, your sparkling personality  U is for Unique, a child so dear  T is for Terrific such a delight  H is for Honest, a heart of gold. Ruth, beyond compare
  • 11. Songs:  Firework You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine Just own the night like the 4th of July 'Cause baby, you're a firework Come on, show 'em what you're worth Make 'em go, oh As you shoot across the sky
  • 12. Poems: Roses are red, Violets are blue, Chocolates are sweet, They are as sweet as you.