1. A simile uses “like” or “as” Example: The boy is tall as a giant. A metaphor does not use “like” or “as”, it uses “is” or “was” Example: The boy is a giant among the other kids. What is the difference?

2. Practice Simile or Metaphor 1.The puppy was dumb as a rock. 2.The bright moon was like a flashlight to the lost hikers. 3.The crowd was a herd of cows being led to market. 4.This fish I caught is a whale.

3. Elaborate using a metaphor. 1.The cat was fat. Compare the cat to an elephant. 2.The dog was skinny and tall. Compare the dog to a telephone pole. 3.The man was dumb. 4.Simile poemsDreamSimile poemsDream 5.metaphor poemsmetaphor poems

4. Write a poem Choose an object or idea to write about It can be an animal, a job, an emotion, etc. Begin describing it using like or as