Figures of Speech in Literature and Music

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Figures of Speech in Literature and Music Similes and Metaphors Figures of Speech in Literature and Music

Figures of Speech Similes Metaphors A comparison between two things, usually with the words “like” or “as” A simile is similar or alike A is like B Examples: Your smile is like the sun; it brightens my day. Your eyes are as bright as the sun. A direct comparison between two things, holding one equal to the other A = B Examples: Juliet is the sun You are my sunshine

Try it! Working alone or with a partner, try answering the problems on the worksheet. 5. I – limp dishrag 6. girls – peas in a pod ANSWERS: 7. light – sun 1. baby – octopus 8. he (Harold) – wet blanket 2. class – three-ring circus 9. bar of soap – slippery eel 3. steps – thunder 4. pillow – cloud 10. Ted - cat

Sound familiar? Song one Song two “Your love is like a river, peaceful indeed / Your soul is like a secret that never could keep” “I am a rock, I am an island / And a rock feels no pain, and an island never cries” “God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You” by ‘NSYNC “I Am a Rock” by Simon and Garfunkel

Your turn! Working with a partner or in a small group, construct a song, poem, or short story using at least 10 metaphors and 10 similes All content must be classroom appropriate You will present your song, poem, or short story to the class tomorrow. If you need more time, you will have it at the beginning of the hour tomorrow to tie up loose ends.