|Writers use many techniques to make their writing interesting to read. One of these techniques is to use "figurative language," which is a special way of using words. There are four common types of figurative language. These are simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole.
SIMILEA simile is a comparison of two things that have something in common but are really very different. For example,
She is as beautiful as a butterfly.
Directions: Select words from the following list to complete the sentences in the following questions.
lion, fox, elephant, fish, bird, dog, bee, lightning
Also, write at least five more examples of similes. As a homework, read a book and find examples of similes.