USE THESE TO MAKE COMPARISONS AND ENHANCE YOUR WRITING. Similes and Metaphors

Simile A simile compares two things using the words “like” or “as”. They sing like angels.  Angels are beautiful, pleasant, and good. He’s as dumb as a brick.  A brick doesn’t think. It doesn’t have a brain.

Finish the Similes 1. After his dog died, he cried like______. 2. He fights like _______. 3. Today is as hot as________. 4. I’m as hungry as ________. 5. The kids are eating like ______.

Metaphor A metaphor compares two things more directly. It does not use “like” or “as”. Her heart is made of stone. What’s a stone like?  Cold  Hard  Can hurt you A person with a stone heart doesn’t care about other people and doesn’t feel emotions.

Metaphor 2 “I’d never date him. He’s a snake.” What is a snake like?  Icky / not cute  Sneaky / trick people  Dangerous

Complete with Metaphors 1. My friend’s child is a / an __________. 1. little angel. 2. devil. 2. That guy is so strong! He’s a / an________. 3. There were no people around. The town was totally silent. It was a / an ______. 1. cemetery 2. graveyard