Metaphor & Simile
What is this? "She ran like the wind
Simile — it compares running to wind
Name the device: "The moon peeked over the rooftops
Personification — gives the moon human action.)
Name this device: "Peter packed purple pencils."
Alliteration — repeats the 'p' sound
Identify and explain: "The hallway was a river of rushing students."
Metaphor — hallway is like a river to show many students moving fast
Which sense is strongest here? "Amber sunlight warmed the porch
Touch or sight — warmed = touch; sunlight = sight.)
What is this word type: "The firework burst with a bright whoosh
Onomatopoeia — whoosh sounds like the sound
Change this simile into a short metaphor: "His hands shook like leaves."
His hands were leaves
Identify the device and say how it makes you feel: "The tired road welcomed the travelers.
Personification — makes me feel safe/warm because the road 'welcomes'
Softly, silently, the snow settled." Name the sound device and say what it shows.
alliteration
Write two short sentences that use one simile and one metaphor. (Keep each sentence 3–6 words.)
Will Vary
The abandoned playground, pale moon, and creaking swings." Say the mood and one detail that makes that mood.
Eerie/creepy; creaking swings makes it feel scary or lonely
Why repeat the word "never" in a speech?
Shows strong feeling or anger; it makes the idea stick in the reader's mind.)
Give two short sentences that use one simile and one metaphor. (Keep each sentence 3–6 words.)
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"The abandoned playground, pale moon, and creaking swings." Say the mood and one detail that makes that mood.
Eerie/creepy; creaking swings makes it feel scary or lonely
Why repeat the word "never" in a speech
Shows strong feeling or anger; it makes the idea stick in the reader's mind