Simile
What literary device is used in the phrase "as brave as a lion"?
Simile
Define metaphor.
Comparing 2 unlike things to help the reader connect.
What is "Show, Don't Tell"?
What is creative writing?
A made up story! It provides a theme and many emotions for the reader to connect to.
What is the writing process?
The steps we follow to create clear and organized writing.
Create a simile for someone who is extremely happy.
Examples- They were as happy as a kid on Christmas morning.
They are as happy as a student on the last day of school!
Write a metaphor about a storm.
Example - The storm was a raging beast.
Provide an example of "showing" an emotion without directly stating it.
His face grew red as the teacher asked him to leave the room.
List one technique used in creative writing?
Examples-
Show, Don't Tell
Imagery
Simile & Metaphors
What is the 1st step in the writing process?
Brainstorming - Coming up with ideas!
Why do we use similes in writing?
They help the reader to visualize the story and helps them to connect.
In "The world is a stage," what two things are being compared in the metaphor?
Compares the world (everyone watching) to a stage.
Why is "show don't tell" an important technique in storytelling?
It creates images for the reader keeping them engaged and connected.
List 2 techniques used in creative writing?
Examples-
Show, Don't Tell
Imagery
5 Senses
Simile & Metaphors
What is the 2nd step of the writing process?
Outlining the story!
Planning, plotting out your ideas.
Write a simile to describe a sunset.
The sunset lit up like a wild bonfire with orange and red bursts of color.
Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.
Similes use "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things.
Rewrite the below sentence to SHOW instead of TELL:
He was very sad to leave.
How do we use imagination in creative writing?
We create stories and characters from our imagination!
What step is before the final draft?
Revising and Editing!
Helps us to find errors or typos in the story.
In "The waves crashed against the shore like thunder," what is being compared in the simile?
The sounds of the waves and the sounds of thunder.
How do metaphors help create vivid imagery in writing?
Metaphors activate the imagination, and the writer is more able to convey emotions and impressions through metaphor.
Rewrite the below sentence to SHOW instead of TELL:
They were happy!
As the clock ticked closer to summer, the students smile grew more and more.
Tell the class about your creative story. How did you come up with this idea? Who are your characters?
Explain your story.
Why is it important to follow the writing process?
It creates clear and organized writing.