using similes and metaphors in descriptive / expressive / creative writing - english

Similes and Metaphors

How to improve descriptive writing using similes and metaphors.

Choose the best description and explain what you think a simile is.1. The sun is like a knight of light on the mission to set the skies darkened by its foe on blaze.

2. The sun is like an abstract painter, generously splattering paint on the canvas, to his heart’s content.

A simile is when you compare something to another thing that has a similar quality using the word ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Copy and complete the following sentences:1. The rain sounded like _____________. 2. The wind whistled like ____________. 3. The sun was as hot as ______________.4. The beautiful snow glistens like ____________.

(Simile) Her eyes shone like diamonds.

(Metaphor) Her eyes were diamonds.

Write your own definition of metaphor.

Think quickly! Simile or metaphor.

1.The boss’s words were crystal clear. 2.She was as white as a ghost. 3.He was a man mountain. 4.The baby was an octopus grabbing everything. 5.The bar of soap was like a slippery eel. 6.He was as busy as a beaver. 7.She was brave like a lion. 8.The screaming noise was a knife in my ears. 9.The thunder beat across the sky like a drum. 10.The rain was ice trickling down my face.

Frozen Planet 1. As you watch the video clip, note down

interesting things that you see.

2. Write down FIVE similes and FIVE metaphors based on the things you saw in the ‘Frozen Planet – Summer’ video clip.

Write a story for a local magazine about your journey to a snowy and cold climate, titled ‘Frozen Adventures’. (200 – 250 words)Youmustinclude:•Descriptivedetail•Metaphors•Similes

Success Criteria (SC)1.Ihaveusedavarietyofwordstodescribedifferentthings.2.Theworkisdetailed.3.Ihaveusedimaginativesimiles.4.Ihaveusedimaginativemetaphors.

All the best! ;)