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Descriptive writing

Similes and metaphors

LO: How can using a simile or metaphor help improve my descriptive writing?
The Sun

The sun is like a pool of golden snakes


glistening in the sky, slithering in circles.

The sun is like a ball, yellow and


shining.

Copy down the simile you think is the best one


And explain what you think a simile is.
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:

The rain sounded like _____________ .

The wind whistled like ____________ .

The sun was as hot as ______________ .

The beautiful snow glistens like ____________ .


(Simile) Her eyes shone like
diamonds.
=
(Metaphor) Her eyes were diamonds.

Write your own definition of metaphor.


Quick thinking!
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 clip note down any interesting things that you see.
2) Come up with 5 Similes and 5 metaphors based on the things you
saw in the Frozen Planet clip.

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Extended writing practice!
You must write a story for a local magazine.
The story’s title must be ‘Frozen adventures’. You
must write about your journey to a snowy and cold
climate.

You must include:


• Descriptive detail
• Metaphors
• Similes
Mark out of 10 for how well you have done
the following:
1. I have used a variety of words to describe different
things.
2. The work is detailed..
3. I have used imaginative similes.
4. I have used imaginative metaphors.

Lets return to the LO!


How can using a simile or metaphor help
improve my descriptive writing?

Common questions

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Similes and metaphors enhance descriptive writing by creating vivid imagery and allowing readers to visualize concepts in a more relatable way. A simile compares two different things using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'The sun is like a ball, yellow and shining.' A metaphor makes a direct comparison by stating something is something else, as in 'Her eyes were diamonds.' These techniques help paint a more vivid picture and bring a narrative to life by comparing something unfamiliar with something known .

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