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In today’s English class, we will be learning more about Simile And Metaphor
Simile And Metaphor
Similes are like metaphors. But metaphors are not the same as similes.
You know you have spotted a simile when you see the words “like” or “as” in a comparison.
By definition, a simile is a type of figurative language that describes something by comparing it to something else with the words like or as.
Let’s use these examples to understand what simile more
- Those two are as different as day and night.
- He stood out like a sore thumb.
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- That answer is as clear as mud.
However, a metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that is not literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.
Here are the things you must know about metaphor:
- A metaphor states that one thing is another thing
- It equates those two things not because they actually are the same, but for the sake of comparison or symbolism
- If you take a metaphor literally, it will probably sound very strange
- Metaphors are used in poetry, literature, and anytime someone wants to add some color to their language
Let’s look at some examples of metaphors:
- Assignment today was a nightmare!
- You are my shining star.
Metaphors show up in literature, poetry, music, and writing, but also in speech. If you hear someone say “metaphorically speaking,” it probably means that you shouldn’t take what they said as the truth, but as more of an idea. For example, after exams, students are saying things like “That test was murder.”
Evaluation
What are the similarities between a Simile and Metaphor
Reading Assignment
Give 10 examples of sentences containing Similes
Weekend Assignment
Give 10 examples of sentences containing Metaphors
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