Vocab Metaphors
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Metaphors Unit 8: James and the giant peach
What we have learnt Simile He runs like the wind. He is as stubborn as a mule.
Today’s lesson We are going to learn metaphors. But, what exactly are metaphors?
What are metaphors? Metaphors work like similes, although it does not use like or as.
It compares an item with another item by saying that it is the other item.
E.g.: James is like a dictionary! He knows the meanings of all the words I asked.
More examples! Examples: Metaphor: She is a cheetah. Simile: She can run as fast as a cheetah!
Can you think of more examples?
Why use metaphors? Metaphors help to make your writing more interesting and colourful! His shirt was a flag, flying in the breeze.Her eyes were jewels, sparkling in the sun.The ocean is a playground for scuba divers.A song is a poem set to music.
Page 29 of textbook! Let’s discuss the metaphors and their meanings!
More metaphors Mary is the apple of his eye. Meaning: A most liked or beloved person.
He is quiet and he always bottle up his feelings. Meaning: Keep his feelings to himself.
What we have learnt Simile He runs like the wind. He is as stubborn as a mule.
Today’s lesson We are going to learn metaphors. But, what exactly are metaphors?
What are metaphors? Metaphors work like similes, although it does not use like or as.
It compares an item with another item by saying that it is the other item.
E.g.: James is like a dictionary! He knows the meanings of all the words I asked.
More examples! Examples: Metaphor: She is a cheetah. Simile: She can run as fast as a cheetah!
Can you think of more examples?
Why use metaphors? Metaphors help to make your writing more interesting and colourful! His shirt was a flag, flying in the breeze.Her eyes were jewels, sparkling in the sun.The ocean is a playground for scuba divers.A song is a poem set to music.
Page 29 of textbook! Let’s discuss the metaphors and their meanings!
More metaphors Mary is the apple of his eye. Meaning: A most liked or beloved person.
He is quiet and he always bottle up his feelings. Meaning: Keep his feelings to himself.
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