Simile and Metaphors
What is a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as.”
Underline the clue that might foreshadow something and write what you think it hints at will happen.
The dark clouds gathered quickly, and the wind began to howl.
Clue:
What might happen?
Clue: dark clouds and the wind howling
What might happen? There may be a storm or bad weather coming
This is the part of the story where the main conflict begins to develop and tension builds.
Rising Action
In a scary movie, the audience sees the monster hiding behind the door, but the character opens it anyway. What literary device is this
Dramatic Irony
In literature, what does the word "contrast" mean when comparing two characters or ideas?
Showing that they are different
Identify the similie
Her backpack was as heavy as a pile of bricks.
The weight of thebackpack is being compared to a pile of bricks
Sarah found a mysterious key hidden under the old floorboard.
Clue:
What might happen?
Clue: finding a mysterious key
What might happen? She might discover a hidden room or a dark secret later.
Is the following conflict internal or external?
A girl is unsure whether to tell the truth or lie to protect her friend.
Writers use imagery to create pictures in the reader’s mind using the five ________.
Senses
Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?
A) Living dead
B) Tall building
C) Loud music
D) Friendly smile
A
Complete the simile
The night sky was as dark as ....
Tom’s dog barked loudly at the empty corner of the room.
Clue:
What might happen?
Clue: a dog barking loudly at an empty corner
What might happen? There might be something scary or someone unseen in the corner
The setting includes the ________ and ________ where a story takes place.
time and place
Is this an example of personification?
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
What does an author do when they place two very different things side by side to highlight their differences?
juxtaposition
Write 2 original similies of your own
Before the game, the coach warned, “This will be the hardest match of your lives.”
Clue:
What might happen?
Clue: The coach warned, “This will be the hardest match of your lives.”
What might happen? The team will have to give this game its all.
What is one possible theme of a story where a character learns the importance of forgiveness after a long family feud?
What is "Forgiveness is important" or "Letting go of anger can heal relationships"?
Which sentence is an example of hyperbole?
A) “I’ve told you a thousand times!”
B) “He walked into the room.”
C) “She smiled at him.”
D) “The sun was in the sky.”
A
A paradox is a statement that seems __________ but may actually be true.
impossible or contradictory
Finish each sentence with your own creative metaphor.
The hallway became a ______ during the fire drill
Write two original sentences that include foreshadowing. Use clues that hint at something to come
Answers may vary
In a story, a storm appears every time a character feels angry or out of control. What could the storm be a symbol of?
anger or emotional chaos
If someone says, “He has the strength of Hercules,” what are they doing?
making an allusion to a famous myth or character
Is the following sentence an example of antithesis?
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Yes