Summary
Got simile? In this BrainPOP movie, you’ll learn how to make comparisons as Tim and Moby introduce you to those famous literary devices, similes and metaphors! Learn how to understand poetry better and improve your own writing as you discover which device says something is LIKE another and which says something IS another. You’ll also find out how a simile can make a connection between two ideas, why metaphors don’t always need to make sense, and how imagery can cut back on the amount of description you need. Now complete this sentence: Moby is like a ... (Hint: It’s not “big orange robot!”)
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Similes and Metaphors:
- What is one new thing you learned about similes and metaphors?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining similes and metaphors.
- Draw or give one example of your own.