Using metaphors and similes
English Terminology: Metaphor and Simile
English Terminology:
Metaphor and Simile
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English Terminology: Metaphor and Simile
English Terminology:
Metaphor and Simile
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Learning goals
To understand the difference
between similes and metaphorsto practice using metaphors and
similes in your own writing
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Simile
Comparing one thing to another using 'like' or 'as'
Metaphor
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.
A metaphor states that one thing is another thing
Metaphor
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.
A metaphor states that one thing is another thing.
Simile
Comparing one thing to another using 'like' or 'as'.
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Metaphor
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.
A metaphor states that one thing is another thing
Simile
Comparing one thing to another using 'like' or 'as'
Example Metaphors
A blanket of snow
Her voice is full of money
To bear the slings and arrows
of outrageous fortune
Example Similes
I wandered lonely as a cloud
She slept like a baby
As fit as a flea
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In your own words, explain what you think the difference is between a simile and a metaphor...
In your own words, explain what you think the difference is between a simile and a metaphor...
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METAPHOR
SIMILE
And then the
whining school-boy........
creeping like snail
Unwillingly to school.
I stared into
a sea of faces
They had nerves of steel
The moon sailed gracefully across the sky
I'm as merry
as a schoolboy
Deep brown eyes
Bold as brass
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Think of your own similes and metaphors - submit them now!
Think of your own similes and metaphors - submit them now!
LessonUp tip: After your students have submitted their mind map contributions, you could invite a student volunteer to drag them to either half of the screen in a 'class-made' version of the last slide. Alternatively you could let students access the the screen themselves and drag them!
Creative Writing Challenge
On the following five slides you will
be given an image.Use your creative writing skills to use a
simile or a metaphor to express what is
happening!There is no fixed right answer!
Have fun!
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Write down something new you've learned today.
Write down something
new you've learned today.
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Write down something you feel you want to know more about.
Write down something you feel
you want to know more about.
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How confident are you in your understanding of similes and metaphors?
How confident are you in your understanding of similes and metaphors?
How confident are you in your understanding
of similes and metaphors?
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Understanding Metaphors and Similes
Today's lesson focused on enhancing our understanding of two fundamental English literary devices: metaphors and similes. We explored how both are used to make comparisons, yet in distinct ways. A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, helping to explain an idea or make a comparison by stating that one thing is another. For example, saying "a blanket of snow" suggests that snow covers the ground completely like a blanket. In contrast, a simile makes a comparison using "like" or "as". For instance, "as fit as a flea" or "slept like a baby" directly compares two things for clarity. We practised identifying these devices in various texts and crafted our own examples, enhancing our creative writing skills. The lesson also included a creative writing challenge where we used images to inspire unique similes and metaphors. Reflecting on the lesson, consider what new insights you've gained and identify areas for further exploration. How confident are you now in distinguishing and applying similes and metaphors in your writing?
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