1. Simile and Metaphor Similes and Metaphors are types of figurative language.

2. Simile  A simile compare two unlike things using one of the following words: like, as, than, resembles.  Example: The basketball player’s arms reached out like branches as he blocked the shot.  Example: The basketball player’s arms resembled branches as he blocked the shot.  Example: The basketball player’s arms looked longer than tree branches as he blocked the shot.

3. Metaphor  A metaphor compares two unlike things without using like, as, than, or resembles. A metaphor says one thing is another.  Example: The boy was a ravished wolf as he inhaled the pizza.  Example: The stars were diamonds in the sky shining down on the water.

4. “Part of Me” by Katy Perry  "Part of Me" "Part of Me" "Part of Me"

5.  "Part Of Me" Days like this I want to drive away Pack my bags and watch your shadow fade You chewed me up and spit me out Like I was poison in your mouth You took my light, you drained me down But that was then and this is now Now look at me

6.  Now look at me I’m sparkling A firework, a dancing flame You won't ever put me out again I’m glowin’, oh whoa So you can keep the diamond ring I never liked it anyway In fact you can keep everything yeah, yeah Except for me