Introduction to Similes and Metaphors

Similes and Metaphors

How to enhance your writing!

Similes

• Comparison of two things using "like" or "as"

• For example:

• He lifted so many weights that his arms felt LIKE wet noodles

• She was AS light AS a feather

Metaphors

• Comparison of two things WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as"

• You are making the object become something very different

• For example:

• The sun was a furnace

• Miss Bowen's voice is soft velvet

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Anthony licks his elbow like a giraffe licks a tree.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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Lily's arm is a paintbrush.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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Kiada is a cheetah when she runs.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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Stephanie's cat is like a warm blanket on her lap.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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Tamilyn eats cookies as fast as Cookie Monster.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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Kaleb is as sweet as pie.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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Adel's arm was a hockey stick.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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Bridget is as bendy as a straw.

• Simile

• Metaphor