A simile is a figure of speech that utilizes like or as to compare two things in a very interesting way. Simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, and idioms. Metaphor and simile are techniques that are often used in poetry. Each of these poems includes at least one metaphor or simile. Extended metaphor poem examples poetry genre study, pryzbylkowski d6 high speed and noncontrollable winds. Are you looking for a fun way to teach similes and metaphors around halloween. A simile is a metaphor, but vice versa is not true, because, a simile is a type of metaphor.
The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all the cans on the grocery store shelves. Using paint chips to publish metaphor and simile poems. It explains the difference between the two figurative language techniques, and how. There is more poetry in pop music than many people expect. I read page eleven aloud until i come to an example of a simile, which we read together.
Students will create a poem that includes at least one simile, one metaphor, and one example of personification. Write the word metaphor if the sentence contains a metaphor. Simile and metaphor worksheet 3 yet another 20 simile and metaphor examples to give students the practice that they need with distinguishing between similes and metaphors. Simile and metaphor worksheet 1 this worksheet has 20 examples of simile and metaphor.
Babies by paul johnson babies are like sneakers when you first get them they feel soft and warm they look clean and smell nice and everyone comments to you on how nice they look. Youll recognize examples of simile poems because they will include comparisons using the words like or as. Read each question carefully and the simile that follows. Poems with comparisons metaphor poems, similes and.
We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. Jun 02, 2015 this gettable grammar video explores metaphors and similes. Page a simile like love, a metaphor is love poem by allen steble poem. This is the last day we will work with metaphors and similes, so we need to make sure everyone has a clear understanding of both examples of figurative language. If a simile is present, write a metaphor to take its place.
Decide whether each sentence contains a simile or a metaphor. After reading salt, by lucille clifton, we wrote poems that included both a simile and a metaphor. Whats the difference between a simile and metaphor. An expression comparing one thing to another using like or as simile simuhlee she ran like the wind. While it does not follow the same structural formula as the metaphor noted in atwoods poem, students might identify the following line as a metaphor. In this article metaphors and similes were studies. Difference between simile and metaphor with examples and. Similes are a form of figurative language that use the words like or as to compare two things. Lisa samuels chapter three steps towards poetry provides some great exercises for getting your poem on to the page and for ensuring that your ideas link together. This does not include lessons on similes, metaphors, and personification. If you finish early, you may read from your poetry packets. It uses simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and the tone of the poem is an intriguing.
A simile is an easy way to compare two things without a lot of explanation, perfect for the spare language of a poem. Figurative language poems with questions ereading worksheets. Conversely, a metaphor is a figure of speech which can be a word or phrase for one thing that points out another, to express that they are similar. Poetic simile simply uses the comparison of two different things with descriptive language in a poem. Similes often use the word as or like to compare one thing to another. The object of a simile has a unique way of sparking the interest of the readers. These similes compare running and the wind using likeor as.
Finding metaphors in hit songs and poems rihanna pictured singing in 2012. Your child will learn that a simile includes the word as to compare, and a metaphor does not. Simile and metaphor academy awards activity sheet give your class an invitation to find similes and metaphors and present them at your classs simile and metaphor academy awards. Every morning at my house, we eat breakfast at the crack of dawn. Try using metaphors and similes to make your own poetry. I repeat that our focus today is similes and explain its definition. Once students understand similes and metaphors, they will write several descriptive. The first thing you notice is the unfinished bed, with sheets tossed around like a salad. Time out simile, metaphor, alleteration poem poem by. Selected short stories metaphors and similes these notes were contributed by members of the gradesaver community. Labels next to the title and poet for each poem, write metaphor or simile to indicate which kind of figurative language is being employed. Simile and metaphor student worksheet simile examples.
Do you want to help your students write cute halloweenthemed poems. Similes and metaphors in poetry the difference, examples. Write the word simile if the sentence contains a simile. Fifth grade lesson in poetry metaphors and similes betterlesson. Simile and metaphor worksheets ereading worksheets. May 03, 2012 lets look for some similes and metaphors within these song clips. This gettable grammar video explores metaphors and similes. A simile like love, a metaphor is love poem by allen. This is a great way to take figurative language instruction to a beyondbasic level. The main difference between a metaphor and a simile would have to be that a metaphor does not use like or as in order to compare the. As long as the comparison is one thing to another, whether or not the two are alike, you can consider it a simile.
Level 5, lesson 8 similes, metaphors, and personification 53 a. If it is a simile, underline the simile in one color and write simile after it. Help your child distinguish and practice identifying these two types of figurative language with these interesting simile and metaphor worksheets. Some common topics and simile examples in poetry include family members, favorite foods, sports or other hobbies, animals, themselves and emotions. A metaphor, by contrast, is when one thing is described as being something else, such as her eyes were crystal blue lakes or his mood was a winter storm. Use these worksheets to teach your students about similes and metaphors. If you are unsure of what a simile or a metaphor is, click on the teachers page, figurative writing intro, similes and metaphors for a detailed explanation, and some ideas of how to get started writing simile and metaphor poetry. Pages 146151 in medicine reflections, t jowsey ed, compassion publishers, auckland, 2017. Then write an explanation of what the simile or metaphor means. The blank page stared up at me, daring me to sit down and write something. Time out simile, metaphor, alleteration poem poem by jana. Children can write simile poems to describe a variety of items and situations in their lives.
Pdf files for printing exactly as i formatted these worksheets, rtf files for making changes before using them in your own classroom, and ereading worksheets for completing online on. On the other hand, metaphors would be associating the common. Help how much my heart hurtsmy mouth is as dry as a desert my throught is sore. Metaphors and similes are descriptive tools that can help bring your writing to life. Students will create a poem that includes at least one simile, one metaphor, and one example of. The difference between similes and metaphors is that similes compare objects using like or as, and metaphors compare without those words. Mar 28, 2019 a simile is a figurative statement, wherein two, unlike objects, are compared, by means of words as and like. The worksheets and activities on this page will give students laser focused practice implicit metaphor btw to help them become simile and metaphor experts. The herd of approaching elephants sounded like rolling thunder. Similes and metaphors in poetry family friend poems. Similes poem this fun poem has many examples of similes. Students read each example, determine whether it is a simile or metaphor, then explain which two things are being compared.
It explains the difference between the two figurative language techniques, and how they can be used to make your writing more engaging. Ask students to complete the pdf worksheet which includes the following questions about the metaphor example from nyes poem. As with the others, this worksheet uses two doublesided sheets, but you can save a lot of paper by not printing them at all. In this case figures of speech, metaphor and similes have an. There are also worksheets that can be used with the poem. In order for them to easily identify the difference, make sure that they know that a statement uses simile if it uses the words like and as in associating two different things. We have a large collection of printable worksheets for students about teaching similes and metaphors. It may be a common form of figurative speech but it can also be one of the most effective. A simile like love, a metaphor is love by allen steble. November 17, 2018 18 simile poems examples of popular poems that use similes. If a metaphor is present, write a simile to take its place. It is a comparison, but does not use like or as to make the comparison. These worksheets are available in a variety of formats. Using alliteration and onomatopoeia in poetry can be useful toward informing the rhythm of your poem.
Alliteration onomatopoeia metaphor simile hyperbole. Could also have students make own color shading, then write poem and paste on top, or just use scraps of paper for a border. Students turn to their partners and do the same stating the term of the day and telling its definition. It is fine to slightly modify your sentences in your answers. Alliteration onomatopoeia metaphor simile hyperbole anderson. Students should complete the metaphor and simile worksheet. A simile is when one thing is described as being like something else, such as her smile was as warm the sun or my dog is like a jumping bean. The figures of speech simile and metaphor can be tricky for kids to differentiate.