Meaning Through Metaphors and Similes
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Objective
I can explain how figurative language like similes and metaphors give meaning to a story.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Both similes and metaphors are types of figurative language that compare two subjects by highlighting shared qualities.
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Similes use the words like or as to compare two subjects, while metaphors simply state that one thing is another thing.
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Authors use similes and metaphors to encourage the reader to use their imagination and paint a more vivid picture.
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Practice
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What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Identify the type of figurative language used in the following sentence: 'The classroom was a zoo.'
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Exit ticket
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“What does the metaphor 'My brother is a bear in the morning' mean? Explain what two things are being compared and what qualities they share.”
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