Similes and Metaphors

Simile and Metaphor Watch the video and listen for the difference between Similes and Metaphors. Metaphor vs. Simile- More explanation Both a metaphor and a simile help the reader understand a subject by comparing it to something else.But a metaphoris a comparison between two things that are not actually alike and replaces the word with another word.A simile is a comparison between two things that are not actually alikeand replaces the word with another word AND uses the word like or as.A metaphor paints a picture for the reader. A similepaints a picture AND gives an example.Quick memory tip: In a metaphor, the subject of the metaphor is said to be like another. Or in other words, a metaphor says that one thingISthe other thing.In a simile, the subject of the simile is as or like another. Or, in other words, a simile says that one thing is as if it is another thing, AS orLIKE another thing. Does the following sentence contain a simile, metaphor, or neither?Alyssa looked like a speeding bullet as she raced to the finish line. Simile Metaphor Neither Does the following sentence contain a simile, metaphor, or neither?Anne's room is a junkyard. Simile Metaphor Neither Does the following sentence contain a simile, metaphor, or neither? I like tacos better than pizza. Simile Metaphor Neither What does the simile in the sentence tell you?The kid across the street has a heart as big as the outdoors. The boy's heart is too big for his body. The boy is kind and generous. The boy is mean and selfish. Describe the difference between a simile and a metaphor in your own words. Sort the following phrases into similes and metaphors. Simile Fit as a fiddle Red as a beet White as snow She smells like a flower The words stung like a bee Her heart was like ice He is as cute as a button Metaphor Drowned in a sea of grief The snow is a white blanket She is a peacock Laughter is music to the soul. Time is money. Life is a journey The cloud was a fluffy white pillow Pick one of the metaphors above and draw it below. Match the beginning of the simile to the ending. He was as quiet as a mouse. She is as strong as a lion. The light bulb glowed like the sun. She ran as fast as a cheetah. He is as beautiful as a rose. What does the following simile mean? He swam like a fish out of water. What does the following simile mean? She was as brave as a lion when standing up for herself. What does the following metaphor mean? The classroom was a zoo. What does the following metaphor mean? Grandma's words were honey. Did you like this format for learning? Would you be interested in doing another one of these? What could make this better?