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SIMILES
What is a Simile? A simile is where two things are directly compared because they both share a common feature. The words as or like are used to make the comparison.
Examples of Similes “good as gold” “cold as ice” “pretty as a picture” “quick like a rabbit” Notice how all of these similes are making comparisons between two things. They also use the words as or like.
Make your own Similes Spend 1 or 2 minutes thinking of some similes of your own! Share them with the class.
Similes in Poetry Poets often use similes to better illustrate their topic. By using similes, you can give the reader a better idea of your topic and what you are trying to say in the poem, because he can then compare a characteristic of your topic with that of something else.
METAPHORS
What is a Metaphor? A metaphor is a deeper comparison than a simile. It is more direct and isn’t just saying that something is similar to something else, but actually that something is something else. It does NOT use the words “as” or “like.”
Examples of Metaphors “He was a lion in battle” “Her voice was music to his ears” “Life is a rollercoaster” “Time is money” Notice that all of these sentences are comparing two things by saying that they are the same thing. That is what makes them metaphors instead of similes.
Make your own Metaphors Spend 1 or 2 minutes coming up with your own metaphors. Share your “creations” with the class!
Metaphors in Poetry Poets use metaphors in poems as well, since they give their readers a better impression of what they are trying to say. Metaphors are great poetry tools since you can use them to really make a reader think of your topic in a certain way.
PERSONIFICATION
What is Personification? Personification is a technique where an object or idea is given human qualities or characteristics.
Examples of Personification “The flame of the candle danced in the moonlight.” “The dry grass was begging for water.” “The angry storm pounded the rooftop.” Notice that all of the subjects in these sentences are nonhuman. This is the key to personification: giving human characteristics or qualities to nonhuman things.
Make your own Personifications Spend 1 or 2 minutes making personifications to nonhuman things such as ideas, objects, or animals. Share them with the class!
Personification in Poetry Personification is also a great poetry tool, especially if your topic is nonhuman. It helps to better explain your topic and add detail to it by giving something that is nonhuman human characteristics, comparing the qualities of nonhuman things to those of humans.
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