Similes
Which type of figurative language uses "like" or "as" to compare two things?
Simile
Which type of figurative language does not use "like" or "as" to compare two things? (Hint: it usually uses "is," "are," or "was")
Metaphor
What does this saying really mean?
It's raining cats and dogs outside!!
It's raining really hard
What does this saying really mean?
Dad saw it was 10:30 p.m. and said "it's time to hit the hay!"
It's time to go to bed
Is this a simile or a metaphor?
She's as busy as a bee!
Simile
What does this saying really mean?
He's as quiet as a mouse
He's REALLY quiet
What does this saying really mean?
The stars were diamonds in the sky
What does this saying really mean?
That x-box costs an arm and a leg!
It's REALLY expensive
What does this saying really mean?
Owen spilled the beans about Lilly's surprise party, so Lilly knows what's happening.
What is this really saying?
I'm so happy my teacher gave me all this homework before Christmas break.
They're not actually happy
What does this saying really mean?
She's moving as slow as a snail
She's moving REALLY slow
What 2 things are being compared?
The world is a stage
World, stage
What does this saying really mean?
Sally didn't go to school today because she's feeling under the weather.
She's sick
What does this saying really mean?
Camping isn't Tammy's cup of tea, so she's going to the beach instead.
Camping isn't something she enjoys or wants to do
Could this actually happen?
The flowers danced in the wind.
No... it just means they're moving around in the wind
What 2 things are being compared?
The runner was as fast as a speeding bullet
runner, bullet
What 2 things are being compared?
A blanket of snow covered the ground!
What does this saying really mean?
Mrs. Robinson will be a millionaire when pigs fly.
It'll never happen
What does this saying really mean?
When Mrs. Robinson mentioned a party, the students were all ears.
They were paying full attention and listening closely
The sun smiled down on Earth.
The sun was very bright and shining down
What 2 things are being compared?
Life is like a rollercoaster.
What does this saying really mean?
A blanket of snow covered the ground!
There was thick snow covering the ground
What does this saying really mean?
The spelling test is tomorrow, so Tom should hit the books tonight.
He should study
What does this saying really mean?
I got a 100% on my test! I'm on cloud nine!
I'm very happy
Why is this joke funny?
I don't trust trees. They're shady.
Trees make shade