Similes and Metaphors by Kathryn Vaughn This work

Similes and Metaphors by Kathryn Vaughn This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4. 0 International License

Simile A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words “like” and “as”. Examples: She runs like the wind. The directions were clear as mud. Cockrum. Videos | CC BY

Metaphor A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things without using “like” or “as”. Examples: You are my sunshine. Her eyes were fireflies. Cockrum. Videos | CC BY

Her long hair flows like a river. "East Dart running fast” | Dave_S. | CC BY 2. 0

The snow is a white blanket. "Snowy trees in a whiteout" | Gael Varoquaux | CC BY 2. 0

The dog is a feather. zhaohui 008008 | CC BY-SA 2. 0

He is as fast as lightning. "Lightning Clone” | jrandallc | CC BY-SA 2. 0

Now it’s your turn! • Using Google Slides, create an example of a simile and a metaphor. • Once created, go to flicker. com/creativecommons to search for an image that reinforces the simile and metaphor. • Add the images to the appropriate Google Slide. • Remember to provide attribution to the creator of the image. • Once you complete an example of each, you may continue to create additional examples, if time allows. • We will share these examples with the whole class to see if we are able to identify similes and metaphors.