Altaf Hussain

SST / Headmaster
Govt. High School Chak No 30 SB Sargodha
Topic
How to Teach Simile and Metaphor
at Primary Level
 Introduction to Figures of speech
Figure of speech is a deviation from
ordinary use of words in order to
increase their effectiveness. Basically it is
a figurative language that may consist of
a single word or phrase such as simile,
metaphor, personification, irony etc
 Simile

A figure of speech that

compares two otherwise
dissimilar things.
A figure of speech comparing
two things using words “like”
or “as”.
 Simile

As innocent as a lamb

As cold as ice

As light as feather
 Simile

They are like to peas in a pod

Fit like a glove

Sell like hot cakes

 Metaphor

A figure of speech comparing two

things without the words “like” or
“as”.
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.
 Metaphor

His home is a prison

You are an angel

Time is money
 Metaphor

Her eyes are diamonds

He is a shining star

The snow is white blanket

 Why use simile and metaphor
Many people learn the words simile
and metaphor just as part of poetry, but
these figures of speech aren't solely
found In poetry.
People use metaphors and similes daily in
all types of communication for the
variety of purpose.
Often used without even realizing it.
The stroke your imagination drawing
beautiful comparisons between two
apparently unrelated things
Activity
Create a simile by completing each comparison

I. As hot as ________

II. As bright as ______

III. Shines like ________

IV. Sour like ________

V. Hard as a ________
Create a simile by completing each comparison

Pick the best word from the box

to complete the simile

Alligator Cheetah

Dolphin Loin

As brave as a _____ Runs like a ________

Swims like a _____ As scaly as ________

 Create a Metaphor by completing each comparison

I. A brave person

II. A mean person

III. A strong person

IV. An intelligent person

 Simile vs. Metaphor
Simile Metaphor
 A comparison
A comparison
between two
between two
different things
different things
Metaphor do not
Similes use
use connecting
connecting words
words
as “Like” and “As”
Metaphor make
Simile make
implicit
explicit
comparison
comparison
 Simile vs. Metaphor
Simile Metaphor

Ali is as brave as Ali is a loin

loin
Life is like a Life is a dream
dream
She is like an She is an angel
angel
Life is like a box Life is a box of
of chocolate chocolate
Activity
 Color the box with correct figure of speech

Tom was walking as slow as a snail

Simile Metaphor
His garden was a jungle of weeds
Simile Metaphor

Math test was as easy as ABC

Simile Metaphor

The clouds are balls of cotton

Simile Metaphor

My mom is as busy as a bee

Simile Metaphor

The ocean sound was music to me ears

Simile Metaphor
Conclusion
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