Similes and metaphors Phyllis Cheung and Ivy Cheung

Similes and metaphors Phyllis Cheung and Ivy Cheung 6 E 07, 08

Similes Simile can be find just about anywhere, from the printed word to oral conversation. A simile is where two things are directly compared because they are alike in some way.

Metaphor A metaphor also compares two things, but it does so more directly without using as or like.

The difference between simile and metaphor We can say that a simile is a metaphor but not all metaphors are similes. Metaphor and simile are quite different but are commonly confused simply because they are so similar in nature.

The difference between simile and metaphor A metaphor is an equation while simile is an approximation. A simile compares two things to create a meaning, while a metaphor is a figure of speech that makes use of something to mean something else.

The uses of similes and metaphors Similes and metaphors are add depth to language, they can make our language more interesting and enjoyable. We can also use them to enrich our writing or sentences, and to make our writing more entertaining.

Examples Similes metaphor As cute as a kitten Time is a thief Comparing g the way someone looks to the way a kitten looks. Time isn't really stealing anything, this metaphor just indicates that time passes quickly and our lives pass us by. As busy as a bee Comparing someone's level of energy to a fast-flying bee. As happy as a clam Comparing someone's happiness to the contentment of clam. They are feeling blue No one actually ever feels like the colour blue, although many people say they are

The difference forms between simile and metaphor To help you identify a simile and a metaphor, the words 'like' or 'as' are used in a simile.

Quiz Time!!!!!

'As blind as a ……' A cat A bee

'As white as……. ' A grass A star A ghost

'As beautiful as……' Miss Mok An angel A witch

'As hard as ……' Marshmallows Papers Nails

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