What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a comparison, but it doesn't use "like" and it says one thing IS another.

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  when you say a hint to someone

• when you compare with someone saying like

• I don't know

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Which sentence is an example of metaphor?

• 
  You are like an elephant.

• You are like a lion.

• John likes a fat pig

• 
  You are fire.

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Is This A Metaphor ?

Your crying is rain.

• Yes

• No

• A liitle

• What Is This , are you kidding me ??????

Which is NOT a metaphor?

• Her eyes are like the ocean.

• The keiki was a statue when the dog attacked.

What is the poet saying,"Her eyes were daggers as she looked at the man who stole her money."

• Her eyes are made of knives. They are sharp.

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  She was very, very, angry at the thief.

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1. Her words were a _____ that cut through the silence of the room.
   a) blanket
   b) knife
   c) balloon

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What is the poet saying,"The crowd was a roaring lion when they were told Jollie Bee was out of food."

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  The crowd was loud and angry.

• The crowd had sharp teeth and claws.

Why are metaphors important?

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Which of these sentences is NOT a metaphor?

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  The tree swayed in the wind like a hula dancer.

  The dog ran like a tornado to get his food.

• Mom is a mama bear when it comes to her keiki.

  The child was a rock when she heard she lost the contest.

Why would you want to use metaphors in your writing? Pick all that apply.

• I would use metaphors to show how good I am at writing.

• I would use metaphors to fill the page with my writing.

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  I would use metaphors to make my writing more interesting.

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  I would use metaphors to help the reader create a picture in their mind.

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