Similes, Metaphors, and Personification
Grade 6th Grade · ELA · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify examples of simile, metaphor, and personification in a text.
Warm-Up Video
EasyTeaching · 8:27
Metaphor and Similes | EasyTeaching
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Metaphors compare two different things by saying something is something else, while similes compare things by saying something is similar to something else.
- 2
Similes use the words like or as to compare things, whereas metaphors state that something /is/ something else.
- 3
Metaphors and similes are used to give powerful descriptions and build strong imagery in the reader’s mind.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify whether each of the following sentences contains a simile or a metaphor: 1. The runner was as fast as a cheetah. 2. The classroom was a zoo. 3. The snow was like a white blanket. 4. Her eyes were sparkling jewels.”
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