Recognize and use similes, metaphors, personification, idioms, adages, and proverbs (L.4.5.a-b)
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~6 min eng.g4.s.ex_15

Figurative Three Types

Prompt

Write ONE simile, ONE metaphor, and ONE personification about YOUR research topic. Pick the strongest of the three.

M-4-S-EX-15 Illustration
Reference image of 3 figurative sentences on the research topic — simile blue, metaphor orange, personification green. P

Reference image of 3 figurative sentences on the research topic — simile blue, metaphor orange, personification green. Print-ready 8.5x11.

How it's presented
mode handwriting paper single line g4
Answer criteria
type rubric
criteria
  1. 1 simile (X is LIKE Y / X is AS adj AS Y)
  2. 1 metaphor (X IS Y)
  3. 1 personification (non-human gets human verb/quality)
  4. Strongest starred
Hints
  1. Simile uses LIKE or AS.
  2. Metaphor says IS without LIKE/AS.
  3. Personification gives HUMAN qualities to non-humans.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Simile and metaphor confused.
  • Personification missing the non-human element.
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