This document discusses metaphors and similes and how they can be used to provide vivid imagery. It provides examples of metaphors and similes, asking the reader to identify whether each statement is a metaphor or simile and explain what image it conjures. Specifically, it gives four examples - describing a student feeling like they won a prize, a student's rage being compared to a bull, a burglar stalking like a cat, and a teacher providing clarity by throwing light on a situation. The document aims to help the reader understand metaphors and similes by analyzing examples.

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Metaphor and simile
English grade 8

2. Using Metaphors and Similes
 If a writer uses a metaphor it’s because they
want to give a more detailed and vivid image
of how they are feeling or what they are
describing.
 Look at the metaphors and similes below and:
1)Circle whether the statement is a
metaphor/simile
2)Say what the metaphor/simile makes you think
of

3. 1. Metaphor/Simile
e.g. When Elena won the English prize she felt
like the cat that had got the cream.
e.g. This makes me think that Elena felt...

4. 2. Metaphor/Simile
e.g. Martin’s rage was a rampaging bull,
charging through the classroom.
e.g. This makes me think that Martin was...

5. 3. Metaphor/Simile
 The burglar stalked the building like a cat
 This makes me think that the burglar was...

7. 4. Metaphor/Simile
 Lucy was confused until the teacher threw
some light on the situation.
 This makes me think that Lucy felt...