OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify figures of speech that
show comparison (simile
metaphor.)
2. Discriminate between literal and
figurative language
3. Determine the differences and
similarities of analogy from
figure of speech
Figurative Language
Similes, Metaphors, and
Personification
Literal Language
It is used to mean what
exactly is written/said.
Figurative Language
• A writers tool
• It puts a picture in
the readers mind
• It helps the reader
better connect with
the story.
• It helps the reader
to better
understand the
story.
Simile
• A simile is used
to compare two
things
• It uses the words
“like” or “as” to
make
comparisons.
Simile
• Krissy is as pretty
as a picture.
• Her hair shines
like the sun.
• Her eyes sparkle
like the stars in
the sky.
~ Your Turn ~
• Give examples of simile.
• When both you and your partner are done,
share similes.
• Did your and your partners similes:
compare 2 things
use either “like” or “as”
Metaphor
• A metaphor is used
to compare two
things
• Instead of saying
something is “like”
or “as” --- a
metaphor states
that it just IS.
Metaphor
• John’s mind is a
computer.
• My mom is a
workhorse.
• Bob is a snake in
the grass.
~ Your Turn ~
• Give 2 examples of metaphor.
• When both you and your partner are done,
share metaphors.
• Did your and your partners metaphors:
compare 2 things
says one thing is the other
did NOT use either “like” or “as”
Simile or Metaphor
1. Marty’s feet smell like rotten
fish.
2. Krizzty is an angel.
3.The dew on the grass glistened
like diamonds.
4. He was a raging bull when
angry.
5. His life was an open book.
Simile or Metaphor
6. The herd of approaching
elephants sounded like rolling
thunder.
7. Her temper was as explosive as a
bomb.
8. Your smile is sunshine to me.
9. He is the light of my life.
10. Soldiers were lions in the war.