Writing Similes and Metaphors
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Objective
I can write my own similes and metaphors to make my writing more descriptive.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Similes and metaphors are types of figurative language that compare two things by highlighting their qualities.
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Similes use the words like or as to compare things, while metaphors directly state that one thing is another.
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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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Explain the key difference between a simile and a metaphor.
Write a simile that describes the sound of rain.
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Exit ticket
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“Write one original simile and one original metaphor to describe a loud sound.”
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