Similes & Metaphors
Her smile was as bright as the sun. Is this a simile or metaphor?
Simile
The wind whispered through the trees. What is being personified?
The wind
True or False: "City Cat" is an example of alliteration.
False (They have different sounds!)
It's raining cats and dogs. What does it mean?
It's raining very hard.
The classroom was a zoo. What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
True or False: Personification gives animals or objects human traits.
True
create your own example of alliteration using your favorite desert.
answers will vary
'Break a leg!' means what?
Good luck.
Create a simile using the word 'fast.'
He was as fast as a cheetah
Create your own sentence with personification about a clock.
The clock stared at me all night.
Give your own example of alliteration.
answers will vary.
Give the meaning of 'sleep tight don’t let the bed bugs bite.'
to get a goodnight’s rest.
Which is a metaphor? a) He is a shining star. b) She runs like the wind.
He is a shining star.
Which sentence shows personification? a) The car raced. b) The car coughed and sneezed.
The car coughed and sneezed.
Why do authors use alliteration?
Create a sentence using 'piece of cake.'
The test was a piece of cake.
Explain the difference between a simile and metaphor.
Simile compares with like/as; metaphor says something that it really isn’t.
Why do writers use personification?
To make writing fun and imaginative.
Finish this alliteration: "The Kind Kangaroo Kicked the..."
Kall / Kite / Koala answers will vary.
Why can idioms be confusing?
Their meanings aren’t real.