Free Professional Development
To discuss and review similes, what they are and how to use them.
This packet provides a video slide show discussing similes, the differences between similes, synonyms and metaphors, and how to use similes. There is a song, as well as a video exemplifying the use of synonyms in poetry.
29 Sophia partners guarantee credit transfer.
311 Institutions have accepted or given pre-approval for credit transfer.
* The American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE Credit®) has evaluated and recommended college credit for 27 of Sophia’s online courses. Many different colleges and universities consider ACE CREDIT recommendations in determining the applicability to their course and degree programs.
This video discusses similes, what they are, and how they differ from synonyms.
Source: slide background: http://www.flickr.com/photos/psd/17426328/sizes/m/in/photostream/
Remember: A simile is a type of metaphor which allows you to create an analogy between two things or ideas.
Here are some examples of similes you may be familiar with. Remember, similes are comparisons using "like" or "as."
As smooth as butter
Bright like sunshine
As green as the grass
Ears like an elephant
Shaking like a leaf/ Shakes like a leaf
The lyrics to this song may help you to remember what a simile is, and how to use them.
Simile Song Lyrics
A Simile compares two things
By connecting them with words
Such as “Like” or “As”
Now let’s practice what we know
To give meaning and to show
What we want to say
As tough as nails,
As white as a ghost,
As blind as a bat,
It’s burnt like toast
It’s fun to make a Simile with words
You can use a Simile
When you are writing a story
Or when you’re writing poetry
You can make one up or use what is there
But make sure that you compare
Two different words with “Like” or “As”
As clear as a bell,
As cold as ice,
As free as a bird,
As high as a kite
It’s fun to make a Simile with words
