Simile and Metaphor

It refers to a language that uses various figures of speech to convey meaning in unusual and creative ways.

• Literal Language

• Figurative Language

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

It is a form of expression using figurative language in describing something or someone interestingly and vividly.

• Figures of Speech

• Parts of Speech

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

It is a figure of speech in which two unlike things are compared using the words like or as.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

It is a figure of speech in which two unlike things are compared without the use of like or as.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Simile and metaphors are figures of speech used to show a comparison between two different things.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

In writing Simile, we use the words unlike or in contrast to.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify whether the sentence below is Simile or Metaphor.

My mother's voice is a lullaby when she speaks softly.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify whether the sentence below is Simile or Metaphor.

The teacher's instructions were as clear as the sky.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify whether the sentence below is Simile or Metaphor.

My head is heating too much like a kettle.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify whether the sentence below is Simile or Metaphor.

The night is a big black cat.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D