Using Similes to Make Your Writing More Expressive

The video tutorial introduces similes as a form of figurative language that enhances writing by making it more vivid and expressive. It provides examples of similes, such as 'as busy as a bee' and 'swims like a fish,' and demonstrates how to incorporate them into writing. The instructor analyzes a Thanksgiving draft, suggesting similes to improve its expressiveness. Students are guided through exercises to create their own similes, enhancing their writing skills. The video concludes with a revised draft and encourages students to apply similes in their writing.

What is a simile?

• A type of metaphor

• A literal description

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A type of alliteration

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• He runs swiftly

• The sun is a golden ball

• The wind whispered

• She is as brave as a lion

What is the purpose of adding similes to writing?

• To make it more factual

• To make it more complex

• To make it more vivid and expressive

• To make it shorter

What simile is used to describe Uncle John's eating habits?

• Eats like a bird

• Eats like a rabbit

• Eats like a horse

• Eats like a man trying to win a hot dog eating contest

Which simile is used to describe the little sister's eating habits?

• Eats like a horse

• Eats like a fish

• Eats like a lion

• Eats like a rabbit

What simile is used to describe the grandmother's sleeping habits?

• Sleeps like a baby

• Sleeps like a cat

• Sleeps like a log

• Sleeps like a tired puppy after playing all day

How can similes improve your writing?

• By making it more formal

• By making it more concise

• By making it more factual

• By making it more entertaining and vivid