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Similes and Metaphors

Similes and Metaphors. Brain Pop Video. A simile is a comparison between two things using “like” or “as.”. Simile. Examples. Example #1: My brother is like a monkey in a tree. Example #2: Chris popped out of his seat like a toaster strudel .

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Similes and Metaphors

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  1. Similes and Metaphors • Brain Pop Video

  2. A simile is a comparison between two things using “like” or “as.” Simile

  3. Examples Example #1: My brother is like a monkey in a tree. Example #2: Chris popped out of his seat like a toaster strudel. Example #3: The breeze is as gentle as a lamb.

  4. What do they have in common? • Think about the deeper, figurative meaning. • My brother is like a monkey in a tree. • They are both…

  5. What do they have in common? • Think about the deeper, figurative meaning. • Chrispopped out of the bushes like a toaster strudel. • They are both…

  6. What do they have in common? • Think about the deeper, figurative meaning. • The breeze is as gentle as a lamb. • They are both…

  7. Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a simile? The star was like a diamond in the sky.

  8. Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a simile? They like ice cream more than candy.

  9. Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a simile? Like a bird, he was free.

  10. Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a simile? Tina is as sly as a fox.

  11. Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a simile? As he turned the corner, he saw his kindergarten crush.

  12. Independent Practice • Circle the 2 objects being compared. • Then complete the simile in each sentence.

  13. Metaphor • A metaphor is a comparison between two things that does not use “like” or “as.”

  14. Examples • Example #1: Words are weapons. • Example #2: The stars were spotlights on the pool. • Example #3: My sister is a lion on the prowl.

  15. What do they have in common? • Think about the deeper, figurative meaning. • Words are weapons. • They are both…

  16. What do they have in common? • Think about the deeper, figurative meaning. • The stars were spotlights on the pool. • They are both…

  17. What do they have in common? • Think about the deeper, figurative meaning. • My sister is a lion on the prowl. • They are both…

  18. Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a metaphor? Her home was a prison.

  19. Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a metaphor? Jesse is a real pig when he eats.

  20. Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a metaphor? My father is like a rock.

  21. Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a metaphor? You are my sunshine.

  22. Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a metaphor? He is funny like my brother.

  23. Independent Practice • Circle the two objects being compared. • Then complete the metaphor in each sentence.

  24. Think About It Simile Metaphor • How are similes and metaphors the same? • In what ways are similes different from metaphors?

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