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Similes and metaphors.

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Similes and metaphors.

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3. Elementary

Similes and Metaphors. Our learning objectives!

Understand what a similes and metaphors are. Identify the difference between them.

Are similes as hard to understand as rocket science?

Simile defined.

Similie, is a type of figurative language. It describes something while making a comparison to something else using the words like or as.

Simile examples. Look at the picture in the slide, and complete the sentence; "My heart is like an open..... "

As slow as a sloth. As busy as a bee. As innocent as a lamb. As proud as a peacock.

Our metaphors hit the nail on the head.

Hit the nail on the head: to get something exactly right.

Metaphors defined.

A figure of speech (a phrase used in a non literal sense) directly referring to one thing by mentioning another. He's as cold as ice.

Metaphor examples. "He is a shining star". Meaning he stands out in some way.

The snow is a white blanket. The snow covers everything. She is an early bird. A person who arrives or acts earlier than the expected time. I feel under the weather. I'm feeling sick.

Similarities and differences of similes and metaphors explained.

Life is like a box of chocolates. (Simile) My life is an open book. (Metaphor) That baby is as cute as a button! (Simile) Baby, you’re a firework. (Metaphor)

Pick the correct answer

The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all the jars on the shelves.

Pick the correct answer

The giant's steps were thunder as he ran toward Dave.

Pick the correct answer

The pillow was a cloud when I put my head on it after a long day.

Pick the correct answer

Those girls are like two peas in a pod.

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Similes and Metaphors. Our learning objectives!

Are similes as hard to understand as rocket science?

Simile defined.

Simile examples. Look at the picture in the slide, and complete the sentence; "My heart is like an open..... "

Our metaphors hit the nail on the head.

Metaphors defined.

Metaphor examples. "He is a shining star". Meaning he stands out in some way.

Similarities and differences of similes and metaphors explained.

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