Similes & Metaphors
Which of the following metaphors means 'He stays up late'
1) He is like a bat in the night.
2) You are a hog!
3) He is a night owl
4) You are as american as apple pie!
He is a night owl
Comparing two contrasting (different) ideas or images side by side.
An alligator attacked an antelope.
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
Snug as a bug in a rug
Rhyme or simile
Angel and Devil
Juxtaposition (Duality)
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is comparing 2 things not alike to each other NOT using the words 'like' or 'as'
Finish the juxtaposition: ________ & peace
War
What word rhymes with MOOSE?
A. Dose
B. Hose
C. Loose
Loose
"Dave is as brave as a lion"
Simile
Do not enter, entrance only
Juxtaposition (Humorous)
What does "Larry is as tall as a giraffe" mean? Is it a metaphor or a simile?
Larry is really tall. Simile
Finish the juxtaposition: good & _________
evil
Is this an example of alliteration?
Uncle Uris’ united union uses umbrellas.
Yes
Cold as ice
Simile
Sally sells seashells by the seashore
Alliteration
The kitten is a fluffy cloud means the kitten is made out of a cloud? True or False?
False
"It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness." is an example of what type of figurative language?
Juxtaposition
Which pair of words rhyme?
A. Board, hoard
B. Witch, watch
C. Noise, annoy
D. Witches, witch
Board, hoard
I'm hungry like a wolf
Simile
He's a bookworm
Metaphor
Which simile means 'Very black'?
1) As busy as a bee.
2) Cheap as dirt.
3) Black as coal.
4) As colorful as a rainbow.
Black as coal
What are the three types of juxtapositions?
Then vs. Now, Duality, Humorous
What word does NOT rhyme with HOME?
A. Comb
B. Dome
C. Foam
D. Some
Some
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times
Juxtaposition (Duality)
Baby: can't talk, can't walk, sleeps in a crib VS. Adult: talks, walks, sleeps in a bed
Juxtaposition (Then vs. Now)