Similes and Metaphors
Review
English 7
Elements of Language
What is a Simile?
 Simile- makes a ____________________
of ______ unlike things in which a word
of comparison ____ or ___ is used.
Answer and Example:
 Simile makes a comparison of two
unlike things in which a word of
comparison like or as is used.
 Example from Bon Jovi “It’s My Life”
“My life is like an open highway”
Bon Jovi “It’s My Life”
“My life is like an open highway”
Comparison: person lives their life as a
carefree spirit open to new experiences
What is a Metaphor?
 Metaphor- an _____________________
comparison between two ___________
things in which on thing is said to be
another ______________. It does _______
use like or as.
Answer and Example
 Metaphor- an imaginative comparison
between two unlike things in which one
thing is said to be another thing. It does
not use like or as.
 Example from Taylor Swift “Love Story”
“You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the
princess.”
Taylor Swift “Love Song”
“You’ll be the prince and
I’ll be the princess.”
Comparison: The relationship will be the
romantic idea of fairytale perfection
Group Time
Directions:
 The class will be broken down into groups
 Each group will be given song lyrics to select
 Use the an answer sheet to complete
 Select 10 songs:
 5 similes
 5 metaphors
 Circle the nouns being compared and describe the
comparison
Brainstorm
 Similes and metaphors are found in
array of songs and music genres. Where
else might you hear, see, or read similes
and metaphors?