1. How do similes help develop a story?
Short Story UNit
How do similes help develop a story?

2. Do now Underline each example of simile that you see in “The Bike”
fill in table below with examples of figurative language from the text.
Their tails up like antennas
This simile means that the cats were very alert and curious as they watched the protagonist ride his bike.
My hair flicked like black fire

3. Simile
A Simile is a comparison between two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”
Some examples of a simile are:
“That cat is as cute as a button”
“The bed is soft like a cloud.”

4. simile created about a person
I am as brave as a warrior. For starters, I go into battle each day to make the future a better place. Also, I fight each day for what is right and turn my back on things that are wrong. Additionally, I wear an invisible armor that protects me from those who resist my efforts at changing the future. To sum it up, I am like a brave warrior fighting in a field of young minds.

5. Was there indentation? Yes
I am as brave as a warrior. For starters, I go into battle each day to make the future a better place. Also, I fight each day for what is right and turn my back on things that are wrong. Additionally, I wear an invisible armor that protects me from those who resist my efforts at changing the future. To sum it up, I am like a brave warrior fighting in a field of young minds.
Was there indentation? Yes
Was there a topic sentence? Yes: “I am as brave as a warrior”
Were there at least three supporting details? Yes
Does every supporting detail have a transition word/phrase? Yes
Is there a closing sentence? Yes.
Does the closing sentence have a transition word/phrase? Yes
Are there at least five periods? Yes

6. Use clues to identify comparisons
My _____is like a _______. For example, it moves quickly when I press my foot down. Also, my _________ causes a lot of damage so people need to watch out because the faster I am going, the more damage it will cause. To add on, I wish my airbags were stronger because nothing can control the impact of me on those around me. Basically, my ___________ is as damaging as a fast-moving __________ so watch out!

7. Was there a topic sentence?
My _____is like a _______. For example, it moves quickly when I press my foot down. Also, my _________ causes a lot of damage so people need to watch out because the faster I am going, the more damage it will cause. To add on, I wish my airbags were stronger because nothing can control the impact of me on those around me. Basically, my ___________ is as damaging as a fast-moving __________ so watch out!
Was there indentation?
Was there a topic sentence?
Were there at least three supporting details?
Does every supporting detail have a transition word/phrase?
Is there a closing sentence?.
Does the closing sentence have a transition word/phrase?
Are there at least five periods?

8. Homework Create Your Simile
1. Create a simile that describes a trait about yourself.
2. Support your simile with details explaining your thinking.
3. Use the examples covered earlier to help you.
4. Your writing must be one paragraph in length.
Was there indentation?
Was there a topic sentence?
Were there at least three supporting details?
Does every supporting detail have a transition word/phrase?
Is there a closing sentence?.
Does the closing sentence have a transition word/phrase?
Are there at least five periods?