Similes and Metaphors

Similes and Metaphors

by Gina Entwistle

​Why do we need to know similes and metaphors?

• ​Make writing/reading interesting

• ​Bring descriptions to life

• ​Create mental images

​Similes

• ​Compare two different things by saying one is LIKE the other

• ​ALWAYS USE "AS" or "LIKE"

​Metaphor

• ​Compares two things by saying on IS the other

Multiple Choice

He is a walking dictionary.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

Life is like a box of chocolates.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

My hands are as cold as ice.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

Life is a game.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

Time is money.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

She sings like an angel.

• Simile

• Metaphor