Similes and Metaphors

Defining similes and metaphors

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Index

Objectives

First video

Recap of lesson

True or false quiz

Second video

Quiz

Congratlutions!

Objectives

After this lesson, learners will be able to..

• Identify what a simile and metaphor are
• Identify the difference between a simile and metaphor
• Construct sentences that use similes and/or metaphors

lET'S START WITH THE BASICS!

Watch the video below that will cover what similes and metaphors are, as it will help with this lesson!

Let's recap what we learned!

What are similes and metaphors?

Similes and metaphors are both a type of figurative language that compare TWO different things.

• Similes use "like" or "as" when comparing.
• Metaphors use "is" when comparing.

Examples of a simile

• They are as good as gold.
• Her hair was as soft as the clouds.
• You lie like a rug.
• That is as light as a feather.

Examples of a metaphor

• She is an early bird.
• Life is a highway.
• This classroom is a rollercoaster.
• Their eyes were butterflies.

Applying our knowledge

Now that you have watched a video and recaped, let's play a true or false game! Click the play button to start.

Play

True or false

Drag the options on the left side over to the right side.

Similes use "is" when comparing two things. _____________

True

False

This sentence is a metaphor. "Life is like a box of chocolates." _________

True

This sentence is a metaphor. "Her mind is a volcano." ____________

True

Click right here to see the right answers. Then, you will be able to continue!

False

Metaphors use "is" when comparing two things. __________

Similes and metaphors both compare two different things, but use different words. ____________

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QUIZ TIME!

Make sure to apply what you have learned in this lesson to these questions! They will be for a grade.

congratulations!

You have now finished. Make sure to apply what we learned for our in class activity!