Practicing Similes and Metaphors

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Professor Pen Brought to you by Professor Pen, author of Power Writing Power Writing.

Advertisements

alone, cheer, fine, meadow, reason, spoiled

Simile or metaphor? Your challenge today is to recognise the difference between a simile and a metaphor, can you do it?

Similes and Metaphors Literary Elements. Simile  A comparison using like or as (describing)  His feet were as big as boats.  Compared?  Meaning?

Figurative Language Review Think you are ready for the Figurative Language Test? Try this short review PowerPoint and see how you do! READY? GO………!

METAPHORS, SIMILES AND AN ALLEGORY, OH MY! Let’s define, identify and apply these literary devices!

Practicing Similes and Metaphors Created in 2005 By Cheri Sandford Liberty MS Click anywhere on this page to begin.

by HERBER I I have got a ball. my It’s my ball.

Figurative Language Tutorial Let’s get started!. Menu Simile Metaphor PersonificationHyperbole Onomatopoeia Alliteration Directions Quiz.

Friday, Sept. 6, 2012   Write in your agenda:   Action Verbs   Similes and Metaphors.

Poetry QuizPoetry Quiz. What does Onomatopoeia mean? Two or more words that have the same beginning sounds Two or more words that have the same beginning.

MORNING ROUTINE March IS 6 th Grade ~ Ms. Nelson.

Set Up Your Paper to Look Like This Name Date Class _________Comparison Notes______ Type:_______________Definition:___ _______________________________.

Fry Words Read the words, phrases and sentences before they disappear.

Sentences 2009 Quinín Freire 6 THE MAGIC OF LEARNING.

Goal: Write examples of metaphor, simile, personification, and alliteration.

“Cinderella’s dress sparkled like the stars.” “The angry wind slashed through the trees.” “The road was a ribbon of moonlight.” Interactive Quiz created.

Poetic Devices Onomatopoeia Alliteration Simile Metaphor

THE MAGIC OF LEARNING 2009 Quinín Freire PLACE VALUE 1 HUNDREDS.

Unit 9 Animals. Part 4 Word Study & Grammar 1. Yao Ming is a Chinese player _____ was born in Shanghai and is playing basketball in NBA now. 2. The baby.

All he would have to say is remember the time I came home with a beard and Dad didn’t know me, and we would all laugh, Mom would say, just by your voice,

Practicing Similes and Metaphors Created in 2005 By Cheri Sandford Liberty MS Click anywhere on this page to begin. Used in Compliance with Fair Use Copyright.

Mother Bear and Her Baby Cubs By Kiley Sarcinella.

THE MAGIC OF SUBTRACTION 2009 Quinín Freire 1 LEARNING.

Similes and Metaphors Poetry Devices.

Punctuation Directions: Click on the next to the sentence that is punctuated correctly. “.,?! ” Let’s start!

Metaphor A comparison where one thing is SAID TO BE another without using ‘like’, ‘as’ or ‘than’ She is a walking dictionary. Laughter is the best medicine.

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE FUNDAMENTALS Created by Steven Swope 9-12 th Grade July 27, 2011 ClickClick to here continue.to here continue.

Reflexive Pronouns Interactive Game BEGIN!. This morning, I dressed.  yourself  myself  herself  ourselves.

Similes and Metaphors Poetry Devices. Simile  A comparison using like or as  His feet were as big as boats.

Writing Conventions The Night the Moon Fell. Writing Conventions The Night the Moon Fell.

How to Planning a Trip Via Road from Brisbane to Cairns

The Smelly Truth about Cause and Effect

Practicing Similes and Metaphors

Metaphor or Simile? Readers understand the use of figurative language.

Narrator’s Point of View

Simile or metaphor? Your challenge today is to recognise the difference between a simile and a metaphor, can you do it?

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE REVIEW UNDERSTATEMENT PARADOX HYPERBOLE

GOODMORNING YEAR 7, PLEASE TAKE A SEAT AND HAVE YOUR BOOKS READY.

Advance with English 牛津高中英语 (模块十一 · 高三下学期).

M11 U 1 Grammar Simile and metaphor p8-p9 长郡湘府中学英语组姚昆英.

Last night, my bedroom was cold.

Pronoun Practice Click here to get started! A PowerPoint Review Game

Developing Descriptive Writing

Simile or metaphor? Your challenge today is to recognise the difference between a simile and a metaphor, can you do it?

Using Simile and metaphor

by HERBER I I have got a ball. my It’s my ball.

Adjectives Color give us Created by Mrs. Tyrell and Mrs. Britt.

Figurative Language Part 1.

Simile or metaphor? Your challenge today is to recognise the difference between a simile and a metaphor, can you do it?

Simile or metaphor? Your challenge today is to recognise the difference between a simile and a metaphor, can you do it?

Practicing Similes and Metaphors

Practicing Similes and Metaphors

Today’s feature: Figurative language examples Starring: Mrs. London

Using Simile and metaphor

I have got a ball. It’s my ball.

6L10 What techniques do authors use to develop a story?

Practicing Similes and Metaphors

Reflexive Pronouns Interactive Game BEGIN!.

Simile or metaphor? Your challenge today is to recognise the difference between a simile and a metaphor, can you do it?

Figurative Language Review

Literature Bell Ringers

alone, cheer, fine, meadow, reason, spoiled

Simile or metaphor? Your challenge today is to recognize the difference between a simile and a metaphor, can you do it?

Simile or metaphor? Your challenge today is to recognise the difference between a simile and a metaphor, can you do it? Source:

Literature Bell Ringers

JOBS JOBS PLAY JOBS JOBS.

Presentation transcript:

Practicing Similes and Metaphors Click anywhere on this page to begin. Created in 2005 By Cheri Sandford Liberty MS

Directions: Read the sentence on each slide Directions: Read the sentence on each slide. Then click on the button that tells what kind of comparison is being made. Remember: Similes compare 2 things using the words “like” and “as”. Metaphors compare things without using “like” or “as”. Click anywhere on this page to continue.

Derek ran like a frightened rabbit. metaphor simile

Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

My sister is a demon when she wakes up. metaphor simile

Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

The night was as black as tar. metaphor simile

Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

My dog is a cowardly lion. metaphor simile

Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

The moon was a giant face smiling down. metaphor simile

Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

The lake was as smooth as glass. metaphor simile

Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

Mom shakes like a tree when I sneak up on her. metaphor simile

Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

A baby giraffe is as tall as a basketball player. metaphor simile

Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

Dreams are wisps of smoke that blow away with the morning. metaphor simile

Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

My stomach churned like a cement mixer. metaphor simile

Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

The summer was just a memory. metaphor simile

Terrific! Click anywhere on this page to continue.

Lori grinned like a jack-o-lantern. metaphor simile

OOOPS! Please try again. Click anywhere on this page to go back.

Fantastic Job! You're Done!