Simile
A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using the words "like" or "as". It helps to create vivid imagery and make descriptions more creative and interesting.
Examples of Similes
- Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.
- The house was as quiet as a mouse.
- He runs like a cheetah.
Study Guide
- Identifying Similes: Look for the words "like" or "as" in a sentence to identify a simile.
- Understanding Comparison: Understand that a simile is used to compare two different things to create a visual image or emphasize a particular quality.
- Creating Similes: Practice creating your own similes to describe things or people around you.
- Using Similes in Writing: Use similes to make your writing more descriptive and engaging.
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Standards for Reading Literature (RL)
Craft and Structure
Anchor Standard: Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
Identify literary elements such as rhyme, rhythm, repetition, and alliteration in poems, stories, and songs presented in a variety of formats.
Explain how repetition supplies rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.