Simile or Metaphor
"My older brother is as tall as a giraffe!"
simile
When and where the story takes place.
setting
Lisa was very sad she wasn't allowed to play with her friends this weekend. Her parents had taken away her video games and she had to do extra chores.
What is happening to Lisa?
She's on punishment.
He is a bear in the morning!
The main lesson in the story.
theme
The man waited patiently behind the conunter for Stacy to make a decision. She had tasted several different flavors. She finally made her decision and the man began scooping.
Where is Stacy?
Ice Cream Shop
A comparison between two unlike things WITHOUT using like or as
metaphor
The people or animals in a story are also known as the what?
characters
James made a ham sandwich and set it on the kitchen table. His dog, Spot, was sniffing around the table. The phone rang and James got up to answer it. When he came back his sandwich was gone.
What happened to his sandwich
A comparison using the word "like" or "as"
simile
A conversation between two characters in a story
dialogue
Mark and his sister came in from outside. They took off their boots, coats, and gloves. Mom poured hot water in a mug, mixed it with something and added some marshmellows on top.
What is the weather like outside?
What are Mark and his sister drinking?
Cold
Hot Chocolate