Identifying

Simile and Metaphor

Objectives:

● Be able to know what a figurative language means

● Be able to know what simile and metaphor is
● Be able to identify sentences that uses simile and metaphor
Table of
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Metaphor
Figurative
Language

Simile
 01
Figurative
Language
Figurative Language
He was fierce.

In its most basic definition,

figurative language is the use of
different literary devices to make
writing more impactful or
effective.

He was fierce
as a lion.
 02
Simile
Simile

Her long, The figure of speech which

black hair is as directly compares two
soft as satin. unlike things with the use of
as or like is called a simile.
Examples:
1. She is as white as a snow.
2. He is as busy as a bee.
3. Ana is as tall as a giraffe.
4. This cake is as sweet as a sugar.
5. You were as brave as a lion.
 03
Metaphor
Metaphor
Her voice is a The figure of speech which
whisper of a directly compares two
gentle wind. unlike objects without the
use of as or like is called a
metaphor.
Examples:
1. Love is a battlefield.
2. Bob is a couch potato.
3. The snow is a white blanket.
4. Her tears were a river flowing down her cheeks.
5. The classroom was a zoo.
Simile or
Metaphor?
 Simile The alligator's teeth are
or white daggers.
Metaphor
?
The computers at school
are old dinosaurs. Simile
or
Metaphor
?
 Simile Don't just sit there like a
or bump on a log.
Metaphor
?
He is a night owl.
Simile
or
Metaphor
?
 Simile This contract is as solid
or as the ground we stand
Metaphor on.
?
The thunder was a
mighty lion. Simile
or
Metaphor
?
 Simile That is as easy as
or shooting fish in a barrel.
Metaphor
?
This dress is perfect
because it fits like a Simile
glove. or
Metaphor
?
 Simile Kisses are the flowers of
or affection.
Metaphor
?
Donations to the charity
were a tsunami. Simile
or
Metaphor
?
 Simile They are as different as
or night and day.
Metaphor
?
I am so thirsty that my
throat is as dry as a Simile
dessert. or
Metaphor
?
 Simile The moon is a white
or balloon.
Metaphor
?
Don't just sit there like a
bump on a log. Simile
or
Metaphor
?
 Simile She is as thin as a rake.
or
Metaphor
?
The sun is a golden ball.
Simile
or
Metaphor
?
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