July 10, 2019

Figurative Language
Standards
Similes vs Metaphors
Content Standard:

ELAGSE4L5: Demonstrate understanding of

figurative language, word relationships, and
nuances in word meanings.

a. Explain the meaning of simple similes and

metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in
He is sneaky like a fox context.

My mother has a heart of gold.

Technology Standard: 1- Empowered Learning

By: Emily Gebhard

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Simile- A comparison of two things using the

words 'likes' or 'as'.
Example: She is as sweet as pie.

Metaphor- A comparison of two things

without using the words 'like' or 'as'.
Enter Code: xxxxx Example: You are a chicken!

You have two tasks!

1. Figure out what the definition for simile and metaphor. Now, flip the cards. Fill in the blanks
2. Which sentences are similes and which are metaphors? Flip the cards to find out if your right!
Use the words in the word bank and drag them to
the green box with the correct sentence. Then,
move the orange box to check your answers.

The world is like a stage

My computer is as old as the dinosaurs

Pudding is happiness in a bowl

You are my rock

Time is money

Word Bank
stage
dinosaurs
bowl rock
money
 July 10, 2019
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Simile Metaphor

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