Figures of Speech Metaphors and Simile

SIMILESSimile is a figure of speech and can often be exaggerations because this is a way to capture the listener's attention. The simile asks us to picture one thing as being similar to another - often using the word 'like’ or the word 'as' . . . to link our pictures' in the mind.

SIMILES

When we describe something, we often use the expression, "It was like" so that we can tell our experience clearly to our listener who may never have seen or heard what we are describing. We want our listener to understand fully what we have seen, heard or felt.

SIMILESIf a friend had been to a dentist and we asked "What was it like?”

We might get a reply, like My mouth feels like a beaten-up punching bag.

This is an example of a SIMILE, in this way we are making the description more colourful, dramatic and interesting.

Examples of Simile:She swims like a fish.He's as hairy as a gorilla.Peter laughs like a hyena.Mr. John is as wise as an owl.Allow me, it's as easy as ABC.Because I was embarrassed my face was

as red as a ripe tomato.My love is like a red, red rose.The world is like a stage.She got a neck like a pipe.

MetaphorsIf we write a comparison between two things and omit the word "like" then we are using a Metaphor.

Examples of Metaphor:He was a tornado, blasting his way through

the opposing team.He was a lion in the fight.Education is your passport to satisfying

employment.The truck flew down the empty highway.My love is a red, red rose.The rain came down in long knitting needles.Language is a road map of a culture. It tells

you where its people come from and where they are going.

Acrostic Name PoemsWriting acrostic name poem is as easy as 1,2,3.Here is how to do it:

1. Write the name vertically on a piece of paper .

2. Think about a word usually an adjective that describes the letter that you are about to write.

3. Write the adjective and other description beside the letters of the name.

Examples:TROY

T is for Thoughtful, the caring youR is for Resourceful, you'll go farO is for Orderly an excellent characterY is for Young, so fun to be with.

Troy, a very special boy

Examples:RUTH

R is for Radiant, your sparkling personalityU is for Unique, a child so dearT is for Terrific such a delightH is for Honest, a heart of gold.

Ruth, beyond compare

Songs:Firework

You just gotta ignite the light and let it shineJust own the night like the 4th of July

'Cause baby, you're a fireworkCome on, show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go, ohAs you shoot across the sky

Poems: Roses are red,Violets are blue,

Chocolates are sweet,They are as sweet as you.