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Understanding Similes and Metaphors: A Guide to Figurative Language

Explore the fascinating world of figurative language with a focus on similes and metaphors. This guide explains how similes compare two things using 'like' or 'as', such as "Her hair is as curly as a twisting tornado," and how metaphors make comparisons without these words, for example, "Her hair is a wild porcupine." Learn to create vivid images in writing through effective use of these literary devices that enhance descriptions and engage the reader's imagination.

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Understanding Similes and Metaphors: A Guide to Figurative Language

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  1. Similes & Metaphors Compare two things

  2. Figurative Language • Simile • Compares two things • Uses ‘like’ or ‘as’ • _______________ is as ______________ as a _____________ • _______________ is like a __________________ • Metaphor • Compares two things • Does not use like or as • _________________ is a _____________________.

  3. Her hair is as curly as a twisting tornado. Her hair is like a twisting tornado.

  4. Simile Her hair is as spiky as a wild porcupine. Her hair is like a wild porcupine. Metaphor (no ‘like’ or as) Her hair is a wild procupine.

  5. Her hair is as spiky as a wild porcupine. Her hair is like a wild porcupine.

  6. Simile Her hair is as curly as a twisting tornado. Her hair is like a twisting tornado. Metaphor (no ‘like’ or as) Her hair is a twisting tornado.

  7. is asas a ____________. is like a . is a _________________.

  8. is asas a ____________. is like a . is a _________________.

  9. eyes eyelashes neck hair eyebrow cheeks chin lips forehead nose 1. Her eyes are as ___________________ as a __________________________. Her eyes arelikea ____________________. * Her eyes are a _______________________. 2. Her neck is as ____________________ as a ___________________________.

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