Understanding Similes

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Simile

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Definition: To compare two things using the words like or as.

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Effect of a Simile

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To help the reader visualize what something is like by making a clear comparison to another known item.

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Example of a Simile

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- Her eyes were as blue as the ocean. - The stars were shining like a diamond.

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Metaphor

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Definition: To compare two things by saying one thing is the other.

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Effect of a Metaphor

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A way to compare two things through representation/symbolism.

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Example of a Metaphor

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- My brother is a pest. - My teacher is a dragon.

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Imagery

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Vivid description aimed to appeal to a reader’s senses.

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Effect of Imagery

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To paint a picture in the reader’s mind.

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Types of Imagery

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- Olfactory: Smell - Visual: See - Gustatory: Taste - Tactile: Touch - Auditory: Hear

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Example of Imagery

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The salt wafted through her nostrils, as the sand crushed between her toes and the waves crashed in the distance.