Exploring Similes and Metaphors
Introducing basic figurative language: comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as' (simile) or directly (metaphor).
Key Questions
- Explain how a simile helps the reader understand a description better.
- Compare the effect of using a simile versus a direct description.
- Construct a simple metaphor to describe an everyday object.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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