Figurative Language Metaphor (=) Metaphor Simile(%) Simile Allegory (a:b = c:d) Allegory
Metaphor (=) A metaphor is defined as a direct comparison between two or more seemingly unrelated subjects Example: My old car is a grouchy bear
Simile (%) A simile is a figure of speech in which the subject is compared to another subject. Frequently, similes are marked by use of the words like or as. Example: I feel like a bug sitting under a magnifying glass.
Analogy (a:b = c:d) Analogy is process of transferring information from a particular subject to another particular subject. It can also refer to the relation between the source and the target. Example: My fingers are to my hand what my toes are to my foot
Quiz Is it a metaphor, simile or analogy 1. Cheryl’s smile is as sweet as a lullaby A. MetaphorMetaphor B. SimileSimile C. AnalogyAnalogy
Quiz Is it a metaphor, simile or analogy 2. A hammer is used to drive nails the way a saw is used to cut wood. A. MetaphorMetaphor B. SimileSimile C. AnalogyAnalogy
Quiz Is it a metaphor, simile or analogy 3. The movie was a real turkey A. MetaphorMetaphor B. SimileSimile C. AnalogyAnalogy
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