Introduction

Objective

The learners explore telling about themselves, and learn about metaphors and similes.

Step 1:

Learners each complete the following sentence:

Step 2:

And now let them each complete this sentence:

Step 3:

Explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile.

Similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons. The difference between similes and metaphors comes down to a word.

Similes use the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare things.
E.g. ‘Life is like a box of chocolates because you never know what you’re going to get.’
In contrast, metaphors directly state a comparison: E.g. ‘Today I am a lion because I feel brave and strong.’

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