Similies and Metaphors Basic Lessons For Writing

WALT use figurative language in a sentence to a mythical character.

Simile

Definition:

A simile compares an object to another using like or as.

Examples:

• Taniwha was as dark as a mysterious shadow.
• He was strong like a mighty god.

Metaphor

Definition:

A metaphor compares one object without using like or as.

Examples:

• Kahi was a gigantic giraffe.
• Te awai was tiny little ant.

Today we were going back to the basics and were just defining similies and metaphors so that we will understand them. Obviously we all knew what they were and to use them already but this task was just about us showing our knowledge towards them.