Enchanting Butterflies Similes and Metaphors Created by TEACHERS

Enchanting Butterflies Similes and Metaphors Created by TEACHERS UNLEASHED

like ” or “as as ” to A simile uses the words “like compare one object with another to suggest they are alike or similar. EXAMPLE: The caterpillar ate leaves like a hungry monkey eating his bananas. Is the caterpillar a monkey? No! We are just comparing how he is eating to a monkey!

A metaphor is like a simile. It compares two things, but DOES NOT use the words ‘like’ or ‘as’. A simile would say you are like something, where a metaphor would say you are something. EXAMPLE: The butterfly was an angel, floating toward the sky. Is the butterfly an angel? No! We are just comparing how he is flying to an angel!

Now it’s your turn! See if you can tell whether the statement is a simile or metaphor.

It uses the word ‘as’ to compare the butterfly’s color to a rainbow! The butterfly was as colorful as a rainbow. Is it a simile or metaphor? SIMILE

It DOES NOT use the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare the butterfly to a zebra! The butterfly is a zebra, spotted black and white. Is it a simile or metaphor? METAPHOR

It uses the word ‘like’ to compare the butterfly’s wings to a spider web! The butterfly’s wings are fragile like newly spun spider webs. Is it a simile or metaphor? SIMILE

It DOES NOT use the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare the butterfly to a princess! The butterfly is a princess, walking daintily across the flower. Is it a simile or metaphor? METAPHOR

It uses the word ‘like’ to compare the caterpillar to a baby! The caterpillar is like a baby, waiting for its metamorphosis. Is it a simile or metaphor? SIMILE

It DOES NOT use the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare the cocoon to a dressing room! The cocoon is a dressing room, preparing the caterpillar for its entrance. Is it a simile or metaphor? METAPHOR

It DOES NOT use the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare the butterfly to a floating jewel! The butterfly is a floating sapphire, as it soars through the air. Is it a simile or metaphor? METAPHOR

It uses the word ‘like’ to compare the butterfly’s spots to eyeballs! The butterfly’s spots are like eyeballs, watching me as it flies. Is it a simile or metaphor? SIMILE

It uses the word ‘like’ to compare the butterfly to a lizard! The butterfly climbed up the tree like a lizard climbing a rock. Is it a simile or metaphor? SIMILE

Now let’s see how creative you can be! Try to create your own simile or metaphor using the prompt and your whiteboard or piece of paper!

Create a METAPHOR The butterfly is a _____, _______________. To finish the sentence describe what is does to make that comparison.

Create a SIMILE The caterpillar is like a _____, _______________. To finish the sentence, describe what is does to make that comparison.

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