Similes and Metaphors

Similes and Metaphors

with Ms. Ruiz

Learning Intention

To understand the differences between similes and metaphors

Why do we need to know similes and metaphors?

• Make writing/reading interesting

• Bring descriptions to life

• Create mental images

Multiple Choice

He was as fast as a sports car.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Similes

compare two different things by saying one is LIKE the other

ALWAYS USE "AS" or "LIKE"

Multiple Choice

Time is money!

• Simile

• Metaphor

Metaphors

Compares two things by saying one thing IS the other.

Multiple Choice

It's raining cats and dogs!

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

Which ALWAYS uses "like" or "as"

• Similes

• Metaphors

Multiple Choice

Her heart is gold.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

Using the last slide what is the answer?

• A. Lillyann is a very energetic student

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

• C. Lillian enjoys eating Poptarts

Multiple Choice

Is Lilyann really a Poptart?

• Yes

• No