Simile or Metaphor
She swims like a fish
Metaphor or Simile?
What is.. a simile
Similes use like or as to compare unlike things
That's music to my ears
Metaphor or simile?
What is ... a methaphor
Metaphors compare unlike things without using like or as
You are my sunshine
Metaphor or Simile?
What is... a metaphor
Metaphors compare unlike things without using like or as
Linking verbs (is, are, were, was)
What is the main character in a story called?
The protagonist
Metaphor or simile?
What is ... a metaphor
Metaphors compare unlike things without using like or as
Define simile
What is... comparing unlike things using like or as
Tim has a heart of gold
Metaphor or Simile?
What is ... a metaphor
Metaphors compare unlike things without using like or as
What is the antagonist?
The force going against the antagonist (can be the same person if it is an internal struggle.)
DOUBLE POINTS
Write your own simile
What is... Instructor response
Her hand was cold as ice
Metaphor or Simile?
What is ... a simile
Similes use like or as to compare unlike things
Define Metaphor
What is... comparing unlike things without using like or as
Give an example if a setting.
Since setting is the time and the place the story took place it could be anywhere and at any time.
My life is an open book
Metaphor or Simile?
What is ... a metaphor
Metaphors compare unlike things without using like or as
DOUBLE POINTS
Write your own metaphor
What is ... Instructor response
The bird flew as fast as a plane
Metaphor or simile?
What is... a smile
Similes compare unlike things using like or as
What is conflict?
The problem in the story.
The snow is white as milk
Metaphor or Simile?
What is .... a simile
Similes use like or as to compare unlike things
Dan was as quiet as a mouse
Simile or metaphor?
What is... a simile
Similes compare unlike things using like or as
It's so hot, I feel like I'm boiling!
Metaphor or simile?
What is ... a simile
Similes compare unlike things using like or as
What is a theme of a story?
A lesson learned that can be applied to everyone
(ex. Be Yourself, Hard Work Pays Off, Don't make snap judgments, Get the facts before you make a judgment, Have confidence in yourself and do it your way; Friends can have your back; If a person does not return a phone call that person could have a good reason for it, etc.