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Similes and Metaphors
A simile is a phrase or word that describes one thing as
similar
to another, often unrelated thing.
An example is "Jane went up the stairs as quiet as a mouse." Similes use the words "like" and/ or
"as".
A metaphor is a phrase or word that states that one thing
is
another, often unrelated thing. An
example is “Harold is a snake."
Read the following sentences. At the end of the sentence, write in brackets whether the
sentence is an example of a metaphor (M) or simile (S).
Example: The clouds were fluffy like cotton wool. (S)
1.
As slippery as an eel.
2.
He was a lion in battle.
3.
She is as pretty as a picture.
4.
The striker was a goal machine.
5.
The moon was a misty shadow.
6.
His eyes sparkled like a diamond.
Now you are going to make up similes and metaphors of your own by finishing these
sentences.
1.
As heavy as ______________________________________
2.
He was a cold _____________________________________
3.
She had skin like a _________________________________
4.
As cool as _______________________________________
5.
The mountain was a ________________________________
6.
Slippery like a ___________________________________