Creative Writing: Simile and Metaphor

In this lesson, we will introduce simile and metaphor and practise using these techniques in our own writing.

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Q1.Which of these is the correct definition of personification?

A figure of speech giving human qualities to inanimate objects or animals.A figure of speech where one thing is compared to another using ‘like’ or ‘as’.A figure of speech where something is described as being something else or as something that it can’t be.Words that sound like the noise they describe.

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Q2.Which of these is an example of personification?

James was feeling blue.Jane watched Jim like a hawkWe both lurched forward quickly like hungry dogs.The plant reached for the sun.

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Q3.Which of these is an example of why poets use personification?

Personification helps a poem to flow more smoothly.Personification helps to create more powerful pictures in our minds.Personification helps to create sound in a poem.

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Q4.Which of these statements is true about personification?

Personification is a type of simile.Personification is another name for the stanzas in poetry.Personification is a type of figurative language.Personification is not used to help create more powerful pictures in our minds.

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Q5.Where are we most likely to see personification?

In stories and poems.In fact-based texts e.g. information leaflets.In instruction manuals.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of these is the correct definition of personification?

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Q2.Which of these is an example of personification?

James was feeling blue.Jane watched Jim like a hawkWe both lurched forward quickly like hungry dogs.The plant reached for the sun.

2/5

Q3.Which of these is an example of why poets use personification?

Personification helps a poem to flow more smoothly.Personification helps to create more powerful pictures in our minds.Personification helps to create sound in a poem.

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Q4.Which of these statements is true about personification?

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Q5.Where are we most likely to see personification?

In stories and poems.In fact-based texts e.g. information leaflets.In instruction manuals.

5/5

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Creative Writing (poetry): Simile and metaphor

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Q1.Which of these sentences uses personification?

The old trainers tugged and squirmed as they were lead towards the bin.The graceful ballerina flew through the air like a bird.The whole day had been a dream and I never wanted to wake up.She kept her heart chained up.

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Q2.Which of these is the definition of metaphor?

A figure of speech where something is described as being something else or as something that it can’t be.A figure of speech where one thing is compared to another using ‘like’ or ‘as’.Words that sound like the noise they describe.A figure of speech giving human qualities to inanimate objects or animals.

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Q3.Which of these is the definition of simile?

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Q4.Which of these is an example of a simile?

'An emerald is as green as grass'.'An opal holds a fiery spark'.'The glass fell to the floor with an almighty smash'.'James was feeling blue'.

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Q5.Which of these is an example of a metaphor?

'An emerald is as green as grass'.'An opal holds a fiery spark'.'The glass fell to the floor with an almighty smash'.'A sapphire shines as blue as heaven'.

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Q6.Why do writers use simile and metaphor?

To help us hear the rhythm of their writing.So that their writing is factually correct.To help create more powerful pictures in our minds.

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Creative Writing (poetry): Simile and metaphor

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Q1.Which of these sentences uses personification?

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Q2.Which of these is the definition of metaphor?

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Q3.Which of these is the definition of simile?

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Q4.Which of these is an example of a simile?

'An emerald is as green as grass'.'An opal holds a fiery spark'.'The glass fell to the floor with an almighty smash'.'James was feeling blue'.

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Q5.Which of these is an example of a metaphor?

'An emerald is as green as grass'.'An opal holds a fiery spark'.'The glass fell to the floor with an almighty smash'.'A sapphire shines as blue as heaven'.

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Q6.Why do writers use simile and metaphor?

To help us hear the rhythm of their writing.So that their writing is factually correct.To help create more powerful pictures in our minds.

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