Similes, Metaphor, & Hyperbole

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'She kicked the ball all the way to the moon.'

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Hyperbole

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Identify the figure of speech: 'My mouth is as dry as a desert.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The internet connection was slower than a turtle.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He was a lion in the fight.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The dancer was a whirlwind on stage.'

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Metaphor

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make comparisons that enhance understanding.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by comparing unlike things.