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This resource explores the concepts of similes and metaphors as vital elements of figurative language. A simile makes a comparison using "like" or "as," highlighting the similarities between dissimilar objects, whereas a metaphor directly states that one thing is another, fostering deeper understanding through implicit comparison. With illustrative examples like the emergence of spring amidst winter, the material uses relatable imagery to clarify these literary devices. This knowledge enhances comprehension of word relationships and meanings in language.
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Figurative language Similes and Metaphors
Standard l.8.5. • Standard L.8.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Simile • Simile - A simile is a comparison using like or as. It usually compares two dissimilar objects.
Metaphor • Metaphor – A figure of speech that compares two objects without using the terms like or as. It usually compares two dissimilar objects.
Joy • Just when you thought • that winter • would be here forever, • that it could never end, • you saw: • Amidst the frozen white, • a tiny tip of green, • first blade of grass, • the messenger of spring.
