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Similes and Metaphors
Grade 3Bryn Siegelman
What is a Simile?
• A figure of speech, comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by “like” or “as”
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simile
Examples:“cute as a kitten,” comparing the way someone
looks to the way a kitten looks“as busy as a bee” comparing someone’s level of
energy to a fast-flying bee
Why use Similes?
• Similes make our language more descriptive• Similes often to add depth and emphasize
what they are trying to convey to the reader or listener
• Similes can be funny, serious, mean, or creative.
More Simile examples…
What is a Metaphor?
• A figure of speech in which a term is applied to something that is not literal in order to suggest a resemblance
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metaphorExamples:The world is my oyster. This can mean the speaker is
positive about his experiences and is going to do well in life.
You are a couch potato. This refers to someone who sits and does nothing.
Why use Metaphors?
• Metaphors are a kind of analogy where two unlike things are compared but have something in common
• The statements don’t always make sense until you think about the comparison being made
• Metaphors make our language more descriptive
More Metaphor examples…
Similes and Metaphors
• The uses of similes and metaphors can be confusing to people who are not fluent in a given language because they will interpret the words literally.
• Similes and Metaphors can change from region to region, and even among groups of people, like musicians or teenagers.