Y7 Poetry revision

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as"

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for effect

• A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human things

• A figure of speech that uses contradictory terms

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The sun smiled down on us

• He is as brave as a lion

• The wind whispered through the trees

• Time is a thief

What do similes often use to make comparisons?

• Like and as

• But and or

• If and when

• Because and since

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The stars danced in the sky

• The classroom was a zoo

• Her voice was as sweet as honey

• The thunder was a lion's roar

What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

• To make writing more interesting and help the reader to imagine what is being described

• To confuse the reader with complex comparisons

• To provide factual information

• To create a sense of urgency

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• He was as quiet as a mouse.

• She swam like a fish.

• Ali is a walking dictionary.

• The car is as fast as lightning.

What does a metaphor do?

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

• Describes something by saying it is something else

• Describes the sound of something

• Compares two similar things

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The storm was a cruel giant.

• Her temper was a volcano.

• On cold days, the classroom is a freezer.

• She swam like a fish.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a metaphor?

• The storm was a cruel giant.

• Her temper was a volcano.

• The peacock is a magnificent work of art.

• He was as quiet as a mouse.

What is personification?

• Giving human traits to non-human things

• Describing a person’s physical appearance

• Using metaphors to describe objects

• Writing in first person point of view