1. Objective Today we will understand why similes are used in figurative language. LO

2. Figurative Language helps provide a more “colorful” way of expressing something. Concept

3. Similes use the words “like” or “as” to compare two unlike objects.

4. Have you ever heard this phrase before? “His face was as red as a tomato.” APK

5. Similes use the words “like” or “as” to compare two unlike objects. CD

6. Example of Similes Working on her project, Maria was as busy as a beaver. CD

7. Example of Similes Last night Julio slept like a log. CD

8. More Example of Similes Kobe Bryant is as quick as lightning! CD

9. More Example of Similes The rumor spread like wildfire. CD

10. Steps for identifying similes: SD 1. Read the sentence. 2. Look for the words “like” or “as” and underline them. 3. Identify and circle the two objects being compared. The baby is as light as a feather.

11. Identifying similes: SD 1. Read the sentence. 2. Look for the words “like” or “as” and underline them. 3. Identify and circle the two objects being compared. Maritza chewed her food like a cow.

12. GP The kittens were like gymnasts performing tricks. 1. Read the sentence. 2. Look for the words “like” or “as” and underline them. 3. Identify and circle the two objects being compared.

13. GP 1. Read the sentence. 2. Look for the words “like” or “as” and underline them. 3. Identify and circle the two objects being compared. My old computer is as slow as molasses.

14. Why is it important to understand similes? Makes you a better reader. To better comprehend what you read. Similes make your writing more interesting.

15. Let’s review what we learned: What are similes? Similes use the words “like” or “as” to compare two unlike objects. What words compare two unlike objects? “like” or “as”