1. Figurative Language  Metaphor (=) Metaphor  Simile(%) Simile  Allegory (a:b = c:d) Allegory

2. Metaphor (=)  A metaphor is defined as a direct comparison between two or more seemingly unrelated subjects  Example: My old car is a grouchy bear

3. 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.

4. 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

5. Quiz Is it a metaphor, simile or analogy  1. Cheryl’s smile is as sweet as a lullaby  A. MetaphorMetaphor  B. SimileSimile  C. AnalogyAnalogy

6. 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

7. 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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