Simile & Metaphor

What is a simile?

• Compares two things using "like" or "as"

• Compares two thing by stating one thing is another

What is a metaphor?

• Compares two things using "like" or "as".

• Compares two things by stating one thing is another.

Simile uses the following words to compare two things:

• like, as

• is/was, are/were

Metaphors sometimes use the following words to compare two things:

• like, as

• is/was, are/were

Simile or metaphor? They fight like cats and dogs.

• simile

• metaphor

Simile or metaphor? My teacher is a dragon.

• simile

• metaphor

Simile or metaphor? They were tornadoes at recess.

• Simile

• metaphor

Simile or metaphor? Her eyes sparkle like diamonds.

• simile

• metaphor

Simile or metaphor? He was a volcano of rage.

• Simile

• metaphor

Simile or metaphor? They are as busy as bees.

• simile

• metaphor