A simile describes something by comparing it to something else, using like or as. A simile is a useful way to describe something without using a long list of adjectives. It can create a vivid image in ...

This resource contains a 37 slide PowerPoint lesson on similes and metaphors. The PowerPoint includes: An explanation and definition of simile and metaphors. Why they are used. Examples of similes and ...

Creating similes is one of the best ways to stimulate creativity. They warm up your mental engines and help you look at the world with new and different perspectives. Similes help you understand one ...

When someone says that time is a thief, or delivers a barbed compliment dripping with sarcasm, they are doing far more than decorating their speech. Figurative language is one of the most powerful ...

This resource contains a set of 13 worksheets on identifying and using similes and metaphors. They are available in both PDF format and word to enable editing. Tasks include: Identifying similes and ...