Simile or Metaphor
She is a star.
This is a metaphor.
Alaina is an angel.
Alaina to angel.
Using "like" or "as" is...
NOT part of the definition.
Are metaphors comparisons?
Yes.
Ryan swims like a duck.
This is a simile, NOT a metaphor.
Julia's poofy dress was a cloud.
Dress to cloud.
Not using "like" or "as" is a...
Part of the metaphor definition.
What words can NOT be used in order for a sentence to be a metaphor.
"Like" or "as"
In the summer, her eyes glow like the sun.
This is a simile, NOT a metaphor. It has the word "like" in it.
Her words were a labyrinth.
Words to labyrinth.
Are metaphors used in a literal and applicable way?
No.
Why do writers and speakers use metaphors?
(There are multiple answers to this. Must give a good reasoning, though.)
Gianna's friend was as fast as a cheetah.
This is NOT a metaphor, it's a simile. It has the word "as" in it.
The thunderstorm was a raging beast.
Thunderstorm to beast.
"A comparison between two things" is...
Part of the metaphor definition.
How are metaphors different from similes?
Similes use the words "like" or "as" and metaphors do not.
Time was a thief.
This is a metaphor! There is no "like" or "as" in the example.
The class was a zoo.
Class to zoo.
What is applied to something that is not literally applicable?
Terms and phrases.
What are some common everyday metaphors?
(List 3 or more.)