Metaphor and Simile With your host, Mr. Meddaphor When the pig’s try to get at you . . . When the pimp’s in the crib, ma . . . Drop it like it’s HOT Park it like it’s HOT

Metaphor: Metaphor – A metaphor is a direct comparison between two seemingly unrelated things. A metaphor always says that one thing IS another thing ( even though we know they are very different). For example: “Life is a process of becoming . . ." - Anaïs Nin "No man is an island" —John Donne

Prince – Little Red Corvette I guess I shoulda known By the way u parked your car sideways That it wouldn’t last See you’re the kinda person That believes in makin’ out once Love ‘em and leave ‘em fast I guess I must be dumb cuz u had a pocket full of horses Trojan and some of them used But it was Saturday night I guess that makes it all right And u say what have I got 2 lose? And honey I say Little red corvette Baby you’re much 2 fast Little red corvette U need a love that’s gonna last

Simile: A figure of speech in which two essentially unlike things are compared, often in a phrase introduced by ‘like’ or ‘as’. For example: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get" – Forrest Gump "My love is like a red, red rose." — Robert Burns “That hat looks, like . . . totally awesome on you!`` – Ben Medd

Head Like A Hole – Nine Inch Nails God money i'll do anything for you Head Like A Hole – Nine Inch Nails God money i'll do anything for you. God money just tell me what you want me to. God money nail me up against the wall. God money don't want everything he wants it all. no you can't take it no you can't take it no you can't take that away from me head like a hole. black as your soul. i'd rather die than give you control. head like a hole. black as your soul. i'd rather die than give you control. bow down before the one you serve. you're going to get what you deserve. bow down before the one you serve. you're going to get what you deserve. God money's not looking for the cure. God money's not concerned with the sick amongst the pure. God money let's go dancing on the backs of the bruised. God money's not one to choose. you know who you are.

It’s Time to Play Single Out That Simile! With your host, Mr. Meddaphore (And remember, you can’t spell ‘simile’ without ‘smile’! )

Identify the following metaphors and similes: “Love is a battlefield.” ~ Pat Benatar “Our love is like water, pinned down and abused for being strange.” – Live “The Way Kathie Lee needs Regis, that’s the way I need Jesus.” – Kanye West "He was screaming like my wife." – Mike Tyson "Fear is your best friend or your worst enemy. It's like fire. If you can control it, it can cook for you; it can heat your house. If you can't control it, it will burn everything around you and destroy you. If you can control your fear, it makes you more alert, like a deer coming across the lawn.” – Mike Tyson "To sit here at the same table with my hero, George W. Bush...I feel like I'm dreaming. Somebody pinch me. You know what, I'm a pretty sound sleeper, that may not be enough...Somebody shoot me in the face." – Stephen Colbert “Open wide baby bird, 'cause momma's got a big fat night crawler of Truth. Here comes The Colbert Report!” – Stephen Colbert

Your task for tonight Step 1: Find a song that has at least two different similes. Identify each simile, and explain how each relates to the overall meaning. Step 2: Bring in a copy of the lyrics of your song, and present your findings to the class. You may bring in an mp3 or CD copy of the song to add to your presentation, if you would like. Each presentation will be given a mark out of 20 (10 marks per explanation of simile). All presentations are due in tomorrow’s class.