Simile
What is a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as."
Identify the metaphor: "Time is money."
"Time is money" directly compares time to money by saying time is money.
How do you pronounce “hyperbole”?
hy-PER-bo-lee. The emphasis is on the second syllable.
Why do people use idioms?
To express ideas in colorful, memorable ways and to communicate shared cultural meanings.
Identify the hyperbole: “I laughed so hard I almost died.”
“Almost died” is an exaggeration used to emphasize laughing very hard.
What two words signal a simile
"like" and "as"
Identify the metaphor: "Her voice was music to his ears."
Her voice was music" compares her voice to music without using "like" or "as."
What is a hyperbole?
A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally. It is used for emphasis or effect.
What does "break a leg" mean?
Good luck! This expression is commonly said to actors before a performance.
Complete the metaphor: "My brother is a ___" — something annoying.
Example answers: "My brother is a pest," "My brother is a tornado," or "My brother is a pain."
Identify the simile: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
"as bright as the sun" — compares her smile to the sun using "as"
: What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing is another, without using "like" or "as."
Identify the hyperbole: “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
Eat a horse” is an exaggeration used to emphasize extreme hunger.
What does "hit the books" mean?
To study hard.
Write a metaphor comparing a busy street to something.
Example answers: "The street is a river of cars" or "The street is an anthill of activity."
Why do writers use similes?
To create vivid imagery, help readers visualize, and make descriptions more interesting and memorable.
Identify the metaphor: "The classroom was a zoo."
"The classroom was a zoo" compares the classroom to a zoo, suggesting it was wild and chaotic.
Identify the hyperbole: “I’ve told you a million times.”
A million times” is an exaggeration used to emphasize repetition and frustration.
What does "on cloud nine" mean?
Extremely happy.
Should you take a hyperbole literally? Why or why not?
No. Hyperbole is figurative language. It is an intentional exaggeration and is not meant to be believed as fact.
Complete the simile: "The baby's skin was as soft as ___."
silk, cotton, a cloud, or velvet.
Is this a metaphor or simile? "The moon was a ghostly galleon."
Metaphor. It says the moon was a galleon without using "like" or "as."
Identify the hyperbole: “She’s as old as the hills.”
“As old as the hills” is an exaggeration used to emphasize someone’s age.
If your teacher says, "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it," what does she mean?
We'll deal with that problem when it actually happens, not now.
Write a hyperbole about being embarrassed.
Example answers: “I was so embarrassed I wanted to crawl into a hole,” “I could die of embarrassment,” or “My face turned redder than the sun.”