Literary Devices (Level 1: Basic Comparisons)

Similes and Metaphors - Making Comparisons Come Alive

Spot the Difference!

Simile vs. Metaphor Examples:

• Simile: The athlete runs like lightning

• Metaphor: The athlete is lightning

• Simile: Her hair is as black as night

• Metaphor: Her hair is the night sky

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Complete this comparison:
The wind howled like _

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Complete this comparison:
The ocean waves were _

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Complete this comparison:
Her laugh was as musical as _

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Complete this comparison:
The classroom is _

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Don't mix up similes and metaphors

• Avoid overused comparisons

• Make sure comparisons make sense

• Don't use too many in one paragraph

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Topic: Weather

Provide a simile based on the topic given.

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Topic: Nature

Provide two similes based on the topic given.

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Topic: Emotions

Provide three similes based on the topic given.

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Topic: Weather

Provide a metaphor based on the topic given.

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Topic: Nature

Provide two metaphors based on the topic given.

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Topic: Emotions

Provide three metaphors based on the topic given.