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Simile

Simile. A simile is a comparison using like or as. It usually compares two dissimilar objects. For example: His feet were as big as boats. We are comparing the size of feet to boats. “It's been a hard day's night, and I've been working like a dog” The Beatles. First person simile poem.

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Simile

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  1. Simile A simile is a comparison using like or as. It usually compares two dissimilar objects.

  2. For example: His feet were as big as boats. We are comparing the size of feet to boats. “It's been a hard day's night,and I've been working like a dog” The Beatles

  3. First person simile poem • When I wake up in the morning • I am like a grouchy grizzly bear • Growling and roaring at all those around • After a lengthy shower • I am like a butterfly landing on a fresh petal • I am sweet to everyone • When I arrive at school • I am like a tornado turned loose • I am all over looking for my friends

  4. In Mrs. Peterson's Algebra class • I am like a calculator without batteries • I am unable to function • At the end of the school day • I am like a loaf of molded bread • I have been sitting around too long. • After a good supper and lots of phone calls • I am like a collector's Corvette • I am in good shape and I am ready to go.

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  6. Forests Forests are… Silent as midnight Loud as a busy freeway Comforting as a feather bed

  7. Dusk Dusk is… Colored like a rainbow Silent like a still forest Brings dark, like a large cloud.

  8. Assignment: Create your own Simile poem Pick a theme or topic Write an eight line poem using at least four similes’ in your poem. Illustrate and color your poem. Be creative!

  9. Student samples Friends • Friends are like family.They don’t get mad if you use a little title for a poem that they made up. A good friend can’t get as mad as a parent can.Friends are also like a cat , a dog , or a pet. They are faithful.

  10. TREES • Trees are as beautiful as buzzing bees.Roots are as dirty as green moths.Earwigs are like bees; they infest trees.Ever green trees are as big as towers.Socks are like leaves in trees. They can be green from grass stains.

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