Analogies
night is to dark as day is to
light
The king's punishment was swift.
quick, immediate
Today is an umbrella kind of day.
weather is rainy
Comparing two different things and using "like" or "as"
simile
Little did May know that today would be the best day ever.
foreshadowing
old is to ancient as _____ is to modern
new
slow, not steep
I received a red rose and a card with hearts on it in February.
Valentine
Comparing two unlike things in a statement.
metaphor
The dog dug a hole.
neither
gold is to metal as pine is to _______
wood
I went out on the balcony contrary to my mother's suggestion.
opposite
Paul stuffed Wiggles into his backpack and set off for show and tell.
toy or stuffed animal
Story events from beginning to end.
plot
Three years before, Bob had a strange encounter.
flashback
red is to passion as _________ is to depression
black
I have a vague idea of what to get mom for her birthday.
unclear, general
A drift of snow came in the front door.
it is winter
Problem in a story
conflict
Jake had gone to the city once when he was three.
flashback
school is to teacher as court is to _________
lawyer
I have a remedy for hiccups.
cure, solution
I was bewildered by the 1/2 glass of milk and cookie crumbs left on the hearth.
Santa, Christmas...
the highest point of interest in a story
climax
Abby broke her nail.
neither