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Similes and Metaphors

Similes and Metaphors

Assessment

Presentation

English

3rd Grade

Easy

CCSS
L.4.5A, RL.1.3, RL.11-12.6

+9

Standards-aligned

Created by

Erin Ruiz

Used 664+ times

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6 Slides • 7 Questions

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Similes and Metaphors

with Ms. Ruiz

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Learning Intention

To understand the differences between similes and metaphors

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Why do we need to know similes and metaphors?

  • Make writing/reading interesting

  • Bring descriptions to life

  • Create mental images

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4

Multiple Choice

He was as fast as a sports car.

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Simile

2

Metaphor

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Similes

compare two different things by saying one is LIKE the other

ALWAYS USE "AS" or "LIKE"

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Multiple Choice

Time is money!

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Simile

2

Metaphor

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Metaphors

Compares two things by saying one thing IS the other.

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Multiple Choice

It's raining cats and dogs!

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Simile

2

Metaphor

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Multiple Choice

Which ALWAYS uses "like" or "as"

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Similes

2

Metaphors

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Multiple Choice

Her heart is gold.

1

Simile

2

Metaphor

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Multiple Choice

Using the last slide what is the answer?

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A. Lillyann is a very energetic student

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B. Lillian's math teacher gets mad at her for constantly moving

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C. Lillian enjoys eating Poptarts

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Multiple Choice

Is Lilyann really a Poptart?

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Yes

2

No

Similes and Metaphors

with Ms. Ruiz

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