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Similes and Metaphors They paint word pictures. “My hands are as cold as ice.” “My brain is foggy.”

are language tools that put a picture into our minds Similes and metaphors are language tools that put a picture into our minds by comparing things.

Similes and Metaphors Similes Compare two unlike objects. Use “like” or “as” Example: She ran like the wind. Metaphors Make a statement about something. Use “is” or “are” Example: He is a walking dictionary.

We use them all the time! Mrs. Whitney is a happy camper. Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was white as snow. Be quick - run like the wind. My feet are ice cubes. This bread is as hard as a rock. My desk is buried under my papers. She was as brave as a lion.

How could you use them to retell the story of “The Three Little Pigs”?

Remember Similes and metaphors paint word pictures. You were as quick as a bunny. (Simile) My book fell like a rock. (Simile) My brain is foggy. (Metaphor) My feet are ice! (Metaphor)