METAPHORS, SIMILES AND AN ALLEGORY, OH MY! Let’s define, identify and apply these literary devices!

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METAPHORS, SIMILES AND AN ALLEGORY, OH MY! Let’s define, identify and apply these literary devices!

What is a SIMILE? -- A simile is a comparison of two unlike objects using “LIKE” or “AS”. I am so thirsty, my mouth is AS dry AS the desert.

What is a METAPHOR? -- A metaphor is a comparison of two unlike objects without using the words “LIKE” or “AS.” The trees were giants towering over us in the forest.

Is it a METAPHOR or is it a SIMILE? -- The lake is a mirror reflecting the mountains and sky.

It is a ….. METAPHOR. -- The lake is a mirror reflecting the mountains and sky.

Is it a METAPHOR or is it a SIMILE? -- The water rushes by like a sprinter racing to a finish line.

It is a ….. SIMILE -- The water rushes by like a sprinter racing to a finish line.

It is your turn to write a simile. -- The clouds are like pillows in the sky.

It is your turn to write a metaphor. -- The flowers are…

Write a simile OR a metaphor. -- The palm trees…

Write a simile OR a metaphor. -- The bug…

Write a simile OR a metaphor. -- The sunrise…

Is it a METAPHOR or is it a SIMILE? -- The giant’s steps were thunder as he ran toward Jack. METAPHOR!

Is it a METAPHOR or is it a SIMILE? -- Those girls are like two peas in a pod. SIMILE!

Is it a METAPHOR or is it a SIMILE? -- The pillow was a cloud when I put my head upon it after a long day. METAPHOR!

Is it a METAPHOR or is it a SIMILE? -- The baby was like an octopus grabbing at all of the cans on the grocery store shelves. SIMILE!

Is it a METAPHOR or is it a SIMILE? -- Cheryl’s smile is as sweet as a lullaby. SIMILE!

Is it a METAPHOR or is it a SIMILE? -- I’m not comfortable about this situation. I feel like a bug sitting under a magnifying glass. SIMILE!

Is it a METAPHOR or is it a SIMILE? Her hair was silk. METAPHOR

Is it a METAPHOR or is it a SIMILE? -- Her gaze was ice; it made me shiver. METAPHOR!

Is it a METAPHOR or is it a SIMILE? He is as busy as a bee. SIMILE!

What is an ALLEGORY? -- Allegory is an extended metaphor, in which objects, persons, & actions in a narrative have meanings outside the narrative itself.

Is it SIMILE, METAPHOR, or ALLEGORY? -- Carl the Cat disliked Duke the Dog very much because he was tall and his breath stunk a little. Carl didn’t like having Duke around & he made up excuses to eat lunch by himself. He even scratched Duke’s face once when Duke came to visit. One day when Carl was almost run over by a car, Duke jumped into the street & pushed Carl out of the way. Carl was forever grateful that Duke had saved his life. The two became best friends &, since, have eaten lunch together every day.

It is an ALLEGORY. -- This story is an allegory because the cat & dog represent a bully & a victim. When the victim does something heroic to rescue the bully, the two become great friends. Carl the Cat = Bully Duke the Dog = Victim It’s a story of becoming friends!

It is your turn to think about an allegory. If you were writing an allegory about being Strayer Strong (without mentioning Strayer Strong—just like the last story didn’t mention bullying), what kind of animal would be a perfect example of having respect, responsibility, safety, & academic integrity?

It is your turn to think about an allegory. If you were writing an allegory about being Strayer Strong (without mentioning Strayer Strong—just like the last story didn’t mention bullying), what kind of animal would be a perfect example of NOT having respect, responsibility, safety, & academic integrity?

It is your turn to think about an allegory. If you were writing an allegory about being Strayer Strong (without mentioning Strayer Strong—just like the last story didn’t mention bullying), what type of place would you compare to Strayer Middle School?

Now It’s Time for More Language Arts Review!!! Sweet ! I love to review! I know the answers! Call me!

What term describes making a comparison using the words “like” or “as”? simile

What term describes a comparison used throughout a whole literary work (ex: story)? allegory

What term describes making a comparison WITHOUT using the words “like” or “as”? metaphor

What term means to put in your own words? paraphrase

What is our 6- letter strategy to help us paraphrase? W W W W W H

In our definition essay, which term means to show what it is not? a.Function b. Example c. Negation

In our definition essay, which term means to show what it is in the real world? a.Function b. Example c. Negation

In our definition essay, which term means to share ideas from texts we’ve read? a.Function b. Example c. Negation

What do we call the author’s overall message? a.Attitude b. Connotation c. Theme