The document discusses using similes to describe characters. A simile compares two unlike things using "like" or "as". It helps readers visualize characters by comparing them to something familiar. The document provides examples of similes and encourages turning descriptive words into similes to portray characters such as Nana, Evil Earl, and Mr. Twit.

1. WALT – describe a character using similes

9. The earthquake was like… The earthquake is as _________ as…

10. Timon and Pumbaa Your goal… Use a simile to describe the character in your introduction. How will you know that you have used a simile?