Similes and Metaphors Brain Pop Video

Simile A simile is a comparison between two things using “like” or “as.”

Examples Example #1: My brother is like a monkey in a tree. Example #2: Chris popped out of his seat like a toaster strudel. Example #3: The breeze is as gentle as a lamb.

What do they have in common? Think about the deeper, figurative meaning. My brother is like a monkey in a tree. They are both…

What do they have in common? Think about the deeper, figurative meaning. Chris popped out of his seat like a toaster strudel. They are both…

What do they have in common? Think about the deeper, figurative meaning. The breeze is as gentle as a lamb. They are both…

Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a simile? The star was like a diamond in the sky.

Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a simile? They like ice cream more than candy.

Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a simile? Like a bird, he was free.

Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a simile? Tina is as sly as a fox.

Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a simile? As he turned the corner, he saw his kindergarten crush.

Independent Practice Circle the 2 objects being compared. Then complete the simile in each sentence.

Metaphor A metaphor is a comparison between two things that does not use “like” or “as.”

Examples Example #1: Words are weapons. Example #2: The stars were spotlights on the pool. Example #3: My sister is a lion on the prowl.

What do they have in common? Think about the deeper, figurative meaning. Words are weapons. They are both…

What do they have in common? Think about the deeper, figurative meaning. The stars were spotlights on the pool. They are both…

What do they have in common? Think about the deeper, figurative meaning. My sister is a lion on the prowl. They are both…

Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a metaphor? Her home was a prison.

Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a metaphor? Jesse is a real pig when he eats.

Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a metaphor? My father is like a rock.

Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a metaphor? You are my sunshine.

Thumbs up or down: Is this sentence a metaphor? He is funny like my brother.

Independent Practice Circle the two objects being compared. Then complete the metaphor in each sentence.

Think About It Simile Metaphor How are similes and metaphors the same? In what ways are similes different from metaphors?