Found inside – Page 80Similes — Write the sentences The sportscar is sleek like a jaguar . ... Explain that a comparison using the words like or as is called a simile . In a story told entirely in similes, Rufus the fox is behaving strangely, but for a very good reason. Includes a definition of simile and suggestions for writing a simile story. Found inside – Page 132Such was the case with Cik Ait (W. A. Collins 1998: 11–14). ... Examples of the continuities in an artist's output over time come in the work of the ... Found inside – Page 42Teach or remind students that similes are comparisons using like or as. Give an example or ... Challenge students to come up with more examples. singing. Found inside – Page 109Although there are other examples of similes which do not act like metaphors because they simply compare point for point two known entities and thus ... Found inside – Page 183For example, “as frightened as a mouse” is a very common simile. ... hungry as ice as hard as a bear Directions: Write sentences using these common similes. Found inside – Page 67Definitions and Examples of Some Major Figures of Speech I have found that ... rudentum ( 1.87 ) simile : a comparison using like or as Examples : Her legs ... Found inside – Page 188Choose one example of recurring imagery in the play and collect as many pictures from ... A simile compares one thing to another using 'like' or 'as'. Found inside – Page 82Focus Similes and metaphors Definitions • A simile compares one thing with another. Similes are usually introduced by the words 'as' or 'like'. Example: 'He ... Found inside – Page 62A simile is a comparison between two different things using the words like or as. Her annoying laugh sounded like an old- fashioned tin whistle. Found inside – Page 129However there seems little reason on the basis of immediate context to choose “ like a wild beast " over “ like a whirlwind ” ; there are enough examples of ... Found inside – Page 185Similes — Write the sentences Technology helps to make our lives easier and help us get things done faster . It's just like a gift of time on the board . Found inside – Page 137There are two main types : Simile ( a comparison between two things using the words “ like ” or “ as ” , for example : The greeting was like a Hint on how ... Found inside – Page 295WHISTLER ( to the Prince of Wales ) : Your Majesty is like a stream of bat ' s ... A good example of a dead simile is “ like a log ” in the phrase “ [ to ] ... Found inside – Page 145Give an Example of It or Elaborate on It Draw a Quick Picture or Symbol of It Connect It to Your Life ... A simile is a comparison using “like” or “as. Found inside – Page 253What are examples of simile , metaphor , and personification in “ All Summer in a ... Metaphors compare two unlike things using words like “ is ” or “ was . But until now, there has not been a first-person account from someone who came through this hell and survived. This is a rare and mesmerizing account, told with real literary force and heartbreaking honesty. Found inside – Page 52Similes compare two unrelated things. For example, a simile using the topic of TPTs might be “TPTs are like safety nets in that they protect students from ... Found inside – Page 134Simile A simile is a rhetorical device that compares one thing with something else , using “ like ” or “ as ” to show the ... s mind , a simile makes speaking more vivid and conveys the speaker ' s meaning more clearly , as in these examples ... Found inside – Page 23Similes compare people, places, and/or things using the word like or as. 2. ... Example: Read the simile “as flat as a pancake.” Ask, “What does this mean? Found inside – Page 176A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using like, as, or than for the comparing word. "Tracy looks like her mother" ... Here are two more examples: Time is the school in which we learn, Time is the fire in which we burn. — Delmore ... Found inside – Page 37Write the similes on the lines following the sentences. ... An example of a simile used in the article is, “My fingers felt like rolls of pennies . Found insideAre you as clever as a fox? Or perhaps you're as sharp as any spike? If so, this book will be a piece of cake! Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and humorous illustrations from Brian Gable present similes and metaphors. Found inside – Page 12Verses 25-26 offer one final example that plays on the related meanings of to "turn against" and ... Simile makes an explicit comparison using like or as. Found inside“A simile is a figure of speech that compares one thing to another using “like” or “as” to make a description more emphatic.” For example, “crazy like a ... Found insideHere's an example about downhill skiing: Sight: As you ... A simile is a direct comparison of dissimilar things using the words like or as. Found inside – Page 10DOWNHILL HINT LIKE OR AS A simile compares two things using like or as . Examples : He spun like a top . He ran as fast as lightning . "The classic Wordsworth poem is depicted in vibrant illustrations, perfect for pint-sized poetry fans." Found inside – Page 16Did A simile is a way to compare things using “ like ” or “ as . ” For example : You ... Can you think of your own examples of a simile and a metaphor ? Found inside – Page 57The sentences submitted by the students , without exception , employed similes such as smoke , blanket , screen , etc . The teacher then read some imaginationprovoking descriptions of fog such as Tennyson ' s “ White mist like a face cloth to ... Found inside – Page 47Explain that a simile makes a comparison, saying that one thing is like or as ... use the verbs to create a simple list of sentences using personification. Found insideHailed as an American masterpiece, McCann’s powerful allegory of 9/11 comes alive in the unforgettable voices of these, and other, seemingly disparate characters, drawn together by hope, beauty and the tightrope walker’s “artistic ... First published in 1924, this suspenseful tale “has inspired serial killers, films and stirred controversy in schools. Found inside – Page 51This activity gives the t practice in writing similes . Needed : Reserve 30 to 40 minutes for this activity . ials : Chalkboard and chalk Sample sentences using similes Paper and pencils ty Directions : Write a definition for a simile on the ... But everyone loves her for being different. And she captures Leo's heart with just one smile. STARGIRL is a classic of our time that celebrates being true to ourselves and the thrill of first love. Found inside – Page 41Simile. The. comparison. of. two. unlike. nouns. using. the. words. like ... like lightning, and leavesfeel as slippery asfish are examples of similes. Found inside – Page 135Although the reader may know you fairly well, he or she may not know the meaning of "good" (to eat? to purchase for others? ... He has also used figures of speech, including these examples: Simile: a comparison using like or as Metaphor: a ... The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation is filled with easy-to-understand rules,real-world examples, dozens of reproducible exercises, and pre- and post-tests. Found inside443 Similes are comparative constructions using “like” or “as. ... Other examples of hyperbolic similes include “Tyre has built herself a rampart and heaped ... Found insideA critically acclaimed novel from multi-award-winning author Jane Yolen. "[Yolen] adds much to understanding the effects of the Holocaust, which will reverberate throughout history, today and tomorrow." —SLJ, starred review "Readers will ... Found inside – Page 11They are used quite effectively in descriptive writing . Examples of these two figures of speech are given below . Simile expresses a comparison , using “ like ” or “ as . ” Betty looks like an angel in that photo . ( The subject “ Betty ” is compared ... Found inside – Page 83He used similes in phrases or sentences. For example: the Kingdom of God is like a shepherd who went to find his lost sheep. Because of his use of the ... A charmingly illustrated version of classic Burns poem, reimagined as the love between a parent and child. Found insideLet's look at some examples. A simile is a direct comparison of dissimilar things using the word like or as. Clichés such as “He walks like a duck” and ... Found inside – Page 22In this article we shall take a closer look at these two figures of speech . Examples of the simile ( Isitaniso ) in Zulu : Abafanyana bakulomuzi bagijima njengezinja . — The youngsters of this village run like dogs . Bonke bambheka njengenyoka ... Found inside – Page 182Similes are figurative language that compares two unlike objects using like or as. For example, Joe is as tall as a telephone pole. The non-example of a ... Found inside... the use of like as a simile reveals two things in the data – first that a simile can be used to insult. One might just imagine examples saying somebody ... Found inside – Page 199Therefore, analogy is more extensive and elaborate than either a simile or a metaphor. Consider the following example: "Structure of an atom is like a solar ... In writing similes God is like a shepherd who went to find his lost sheep 'as ' 'like... Page 176A simile is a comparison using the word like or as 'like. 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