Simile or Metaphor

What is a simile?

• a person, place or thing

• contrast two things

• compares two unlike things using "like" or "as"

• to describe an action

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a metaphor?

• A person, place or thing

• Compares two unlike things

• Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as"

• It describes a person or place

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

I like to eat fish.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal Language

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

She is as quick as a fox.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal language

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Her teeth are as white as pearls.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal language

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Clean the dishes as soon as you finish your homework.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal language

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Lily's voice is music to my ears.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal language

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

You are a rock.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal language

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

My clothes smell like fresh daisy.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal language

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

My brother is a cute little teddy bear.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal language

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D