S1 Exercise 22: Similes (2)
FIGURES OF SPEECH
SIMILES 2
Read over “Figures of Speech – Similes 1” and remind yourself what a simile is.
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Remember that the most effective similes are original. Successful similes should also make a helpful comparison (i.e. a comparison which helps the reader to imagine what is being described). |
TASK 1: In your jotter try to make up some similes of your own to describe the following:
- A girl’s red hair
- A full, shining moon.
- An angry man
- A harsh voice
- A wrinkled face
- A cold wind
- A dripping tap
- An open freezer door