1. Similes and Metaphors

2. Anticipatory Set
In as much detail as possible, describe a pineapple. In a few sentences, describe it’s look, smell, and feel.

3. Simile
is a comparison of two unlike things by using the words “like” or “as”.

4. Children are like sponges absorbing knowledge.
Simile
Children are like sponges absorbing knowledge.

5. Metaphor
is a direct comparison of two unlike things that may typically use words “is”, “are”, or “was”.

6. They are two peas in a pod.
Metaphor
They are two peas in a pod.

7. Similes and Metaphors
Comparing and contrasting similes and metaphors:

8. Similarities and Differences
Knowing the similarities and differences between a simile and a metaphor help you identify which poetic device is being used in a sentence.

9. What two things are being compared in this sentence?
The sun was a furnace.

10. What two things are being compared in this sentence?
Carol was like a ray of sunshine on a gloomy day.

11. What two things are being compared in this sentence?
His voice is like velvet.

12. Independent Practice
Write a simile or metaphor describing some aspect of this picture:

13. Independent Practice
Write a simile or metaphor describing some aspect of this picture:

14. Independent Practice
Write a simile or a metaphor describing some aspect of this picture:

15. Independent Practice
Using metaphors and similes, describe a pineapple again.

16. Parker is as hungry as a horse.
Change to a metaphor
Parker is as hungry as a horse.

17. The inside of the house was a freezer.
Change to a simile
The inside of the house was a freezer.

18. Closing
What is a simile?

19. Closing
What is a metaphor?

20. Metaphor or Simile: Jimmy is as tall as a mountain
Closing
Metaphor or Simile: Jimmy is as tall as a mountain

21. Metaphor or Simile: His voice is velvet
Closing
Metaphor or Simile: His voice is velvet