Similes and MetaphorsSimiles and Metaphors

Poetry DevicesPoetry Devices

SimileSimile A comparison using like or asA comparison using like or as His feet were as big as boats.His feet were as big as boats.

Willow and GinkgoWillow and GinkgoEve MerriamEve Merriam

The willow is like an etching,The willow is like an etching,Fine-lined against the sky.Fine-lined against the sky.The ginkgo is like a crude sketch,The ginkgo is like a crude sketch,Hardly worthy to be signed.Hardly worthy to be signed.The willow’s music is like a soprano,The willow’s music is like a soprano,Delicate and thin.Delicate and thin.The ginkgo’s tune is like a chorusThe ginkgo’s tune is like a chorusWith everyone joining in.With everyone joining in.

  The willow is sleek as a velvet-nosed calf;The willow is sleek as a velvet-nosed calf;The ginkgo is leathery as an old bull.The ginkgo is leathery as an old bull.The willow’s branches are like silken thread;The willow’s branches are like silken thread;The ginkgo’s like stubby rough wool.The ginkgo’s like stubby rough wool.

  

MetaphorMetaphor

A A metaphormetaphor states states that one thing is that one thing is something else. It is a something else. It is a comparison, but it comparison, but it does NOT use like or does NOT use like or as to make the as to make the comparison. comparison.

Her hair is silk.Her hair is silk.

What is Gold?What is Gold? Hailstones and Halibut BonesHailstones and Halibut Bones

by Mary O’Neillby Mary O’NeillGold is a metalGold is a metal

Gold is a ringGold is a ring

Gold is a veryGold is a very

Beautiful thing.Beautiful thing.

Gold is the sunshineGold is the sunshine

Light and thinLight and thin

Warm as a muffinWarm as a muffin

On your skin.On your skin.

Gold is the moonGold is the moon

Gold are the stars;Gold are the stars;

Jupiter, VenusJupiter, Venus

Saturn and Mars, Saturn and Mars,

Gold is the color ofGold is the color of

Clover honeyClover honey

Gold is a certainGold is a certain

Kind of money.Kind of money.

Gold is aliveGold is alive

In a flickering fishIn a flickering fish

That lives its life That lives its life

In a crystal dish.In a crystal dish.

Gold is the answerGold is the answer

To many a wish.To many a wish.

Gold is feelingGold is feeling

Like a kingLike a king

It’s like having the mostIt’s like having the most

Of everything—Of everything—

Long time agoLong time ago

I was toldI was told

Yellow’s mother’s nameYellow’s mother’s name

Is gold…Is gold…

Class DiscussionClass Discussion What is similar about these two items? What is similar about these two items?

Can you make a sentence that compares these two items? Simile: Metaphor:

Simile or Metaphor????Simile or Metaphor???? The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at

all the cans on the grocery store shelves. all the cans on the grocery store shelves. As the teacher entered the room she As the teacher entered the room she

muttered under her breath, "This class is muttered under her breath, "This class is like a three-ring circus!"like a three-ring circus!"

The giant’s steps were thunder as he ran The giant’s steps were thunder as he ran toward Jack.toward Jack.

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

Simile or Metaphor????Simile or Metaphor???? I feel like a limp dishrag.I feel like a limp dishrag. Those girls are like two peas in a pod.Those girls are like two peas in a pod. The fluorescent light was the sun during our The fluorescent light was the sun during our

test.test. No one invites Harold to parties because No one invites Harold to parties because

he’s a wet blanket.he’s a wet blanket. The bar of soap was a slippery eel during The bar of soap was a slippery eel during

the dog’s bath.the dog’s bath. Ted was as nervous as a cat with a long tail Ted was as nervous as a cat with a long tail

in a room full of rocking chairs.in a room full of rocking chairs.

How to create Similes and How to create Similes and MetaphorsMetaphors

How do I think metaphorically? How do I think metaphorically?

Steps to take: Steps to take:

1.1.List the specific characteristics of the List the specific characteristics of the targeted object. targeted object.

2.2.Identify objects/adjectives to describe the Identify objects/adjectives to describe the object and make comparisons.object and make comparisons.

Ex. Target→PrincipalEx. Target→Principal

Give it a shot!Give it a shot!Characteristics Comparisons

Busy Bee

Smart Einstein

Happy Singing Bird

Ruler of the school Lion

Wise Owl

Works Hard Ant

Funny Clown

Mrs. Mariani is a…………………..

Mrs. Mariani is as………………as a…………………………

Mrs. Mariani is like a……………………………………….

Simile and Metaphor GameSimile and Metaphor Game

Find a partnerFind a partner You have 10 minutes to come up with as You have 10 minutes to come up with as

many similes and metaphors for the word many similes and metaphors for the word Mrs. Lower/Mrs. Diley give youMrs. Lower/Mrs. Diley give you

You will get 1 point for each simile and 2 You will get 1 point for each simile and 2 points for each metaphorpoints for each metaphor

Similes and Metaphors Similes and Metaphors must make sense must make sense and be legible so we can read them. and be legible so we can read them.

ChocolateChocolate Make as many Make as many

similes and similes and metaphors as you metaphors as you can for this word.can for this word.

Forrest Gump Famous Quote

Using Lyrics to learn Similes/MetaphorsUsing Lyrics to learn Similes/MetaphorsFirework by Katy PerryFirework by Katy Perry

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag,Do you ever feel like a plastic bag,Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?Do you ever feel, feel so paper-thinDo you ever feel, feel so paper-thinLike a house of cards, then blow from caving in?Like a house of cards, then blow from caving in?

Do you ever feel already buried deep?Do you ever feel already buried deep?Six feet under screams, but no one seems to hear a thingSix feet under screams, but no one seems to hear a thingDo you know that there's still a chance for you?Do you know that there's still a chance for you?'Cause there's a spark in you'Cause there's a spark in you

You just gotta ignite the light, and let it shineYou just gotta ignite the light, and let it shineJust own the night like the Fourth of JulyJust own the night like the Fourth of July

'Cause baby, you're a firework'Cause baby, you're a fireworkCome on, show 'em what you're worthCome on, show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go "ah, ah, ah!"Make 'em go "ah, ah, ah!"As you shoot across the sky-y-yAs you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby, you're a fireworkBaby, you're a fireworkCome on, let your colors burstCome on, let your colors burstMake 'em go "ah, ah, ah!",Make 'em go "ah, ah, ah!",You're gonna leave 'em all in down-awe-aweYou're gonna leave 'em all in down-awe-awe

You don't have to feel like a waste of spaceYou don't have to feel like a waste of spaceYou're original, cannot be replacedYou're original, cannot be replacedIf you only knew what the future holdsIf you only knew what the future holdsAfter a hurricane, comes a rainbowAfter a hurricane, comes a rainbow

Maybe the reason why all the doors are closedMaybe the reason why all the doors are closedSo you could open one that leads you to the perfect roadSo you could open one that leads you to the perfect roadLike a lightning bolt, your heart will glowLike a lightning bolt, your heart will glowAnd when it's time you knowAnd when it's time you know

You just gotta ignite the light, and let it shineYou just gotta ignite the light, and let it shineJust own the night like the Fourth of JulyJust own the night like the Fourth of July

'Cause baby, you're a firework'Cause baby, you're a fireworkCome on, show 'em what you're worthCome on, show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go "ah, ah, ah!"Make 'em go "ah, ah, ah!"As you shoot across the sky-y-yAs you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby, you're a fireworkBaby, you're a fireworkCome on, let your colors burstCome on, let your colors burstYou're gonna leave 'em falling down-awe-aweYou're gonna leave 'em falling down-awe-awe

Boom, boom, boomBoom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonIt's always been inside of you, you, youIt's always been inside of you, you, youAnd now it's time you let it through-ooh-oohAnd now it's time you let it through-ooh-ooh

'Cause baby, you're a firework'Cause baby, you're a fireworkCome on, show 'em what you're worthCome on, show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go "ah, ah, ah!"Make 'em go "ah, ah, ah!"As you shoot across the sky-y-yAs you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby, you're a fireworkBaby, you're a fireworkCome on, let your colors burstCome on, let your colors burstYou're gonna leave 'em all in down-awe-aweYou're gonna leave 'em all in down-awe-awe

Boom, boom, boomBoom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonBoom, boom, boomBoom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonEven brighter than the moon, moon, moon lyrics sung by Katy Perry lyrics sung by Katy Perry