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Figurative Language

Published on Jun 02, 2018

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Figurative Language

A game to identify similes and metaphors
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What is a simile?

A simile compares two things using "like" or "as"
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What is a Metaphor?

A metaphor compares two things without using like or as.
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Simile or Metaphor?

  • Owls are wise teachers who quietly watch their forest friends.
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Metaphor!

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Similie or Metaphor?

  • The chirping crickets sound like an orchestra outside my window!
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Simile!

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Simile or Metaphor?

  • Jamie whacked the ball and ran as fast as a cheetah to first base!
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Simile!

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Simile or Metaphor?

  • Snowflakes are feathers from a heavenly white bird.
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Metaphor!

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Simile or Metaphor?

  • Sarah was as happy as a monkey in a banana tree.
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Simile!

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Now TRY THESE ON YOUR OWN!

  • Your eyes are as blue as a sky.
  • My mom is a loving teddy bear
  • Chris is a clown in the classroom.
  • Anna is as tall as a giraffe.
  • Your teacher is as pretty as a flower.
  • Now it is your turn: come up with a sentence, choose whether it is a simile or metaphor, and add it to this deck! Have fun and be creative! You can even choose an image to go with your sentence, like I did!
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