Name: Period: Date: Similes and Metaphors

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which two unlike things are compared without the use of like or as. A metaphor takes the form of a direct statement (or direct comparison ). For example: Dad is a bear today. Metaphors are often defined by their use of the word is, as compared to similes which use the words like or as.

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International GCSE (9-1) English Literature Paper 1 ...

metaphor. The poet also uses other metaphors such as ‘features faintly start to twist before his eyes’ giving the image of people being injured badly, which is ... The poet uses a simile in the first line ‘cracks like a pod’. This is a strong image as you …

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th11 -12th Grade English Language Arts Georgia Standards ...

Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of …

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Example Poetry Analysis, Prepared by Sara Patrick

L. simile: “like convalescents innocent and gauche,” “red light like an artery,” “throats tight as tourniquets,” “cancer, simple as a flower” M. metaphor: “the stubborn saw of common sense;” lanterns are described as “empty husks of locusts” N. irony: “grim joke” O. oxymoron: “grim joke” P. paradox: none

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Grade 3 - Arkansas Department of Education

Nonliteral phrases are not just idioms but also include figurative language such as personification, hyperbole, simile, and metaphor. The types of figurative language should be appropriate for the grade level and aligned across grades within a building andthe district. See …

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Literary devices Meaning and examples

Simile A comparison between two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’. e.g. The rain was cold – like death… Metaphor A direct comparison between two things. e.g. The storm was a raging beast. Personification Attributing human characteristics to objects, ideas, animals or …

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Working with Figurative Language

Title: Working with Figurative Language | Printable Worksheets Author: http://www.k12reader.com Created Date: 3/14/2014 7:15:49 PM