The document discusses using similes to describe characters. A simile compares two unlike things using "like" or "as". It helps readers visualize characters by comparing them to something familiar. The document provides examples of similes and encourages turning descriptive words into similes to portray characters such as Nana, Evil Earl, and Mr. Twit.

1. WALT – describe a character using similes

2. A simile… Is a way to describe something Is a way to compare 2 things Uses the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare Is a Level 2 language feature Helps the reader to visualise who you are writing about Often comes from a well known saying e.g. He was as ‘good as gold’

3. Simile examples… The rubbish pile was as big as an elephant. The lounge was left as neat as a pin. The food was burning hot like the sun. The dog was as slow as a snail. What picture do you have in your head? What picture do you have in your head? What picture do you have in your head? What picture do you have in your head?

4. How could you describe this character? Nana… Old Wise Wrinkly Lazy Blind Happy Grey hair Strict

5. Now turn your describing words into similes… Nana is …

6. How could you describe this character? Evil Earl… Evil Scary Smiley Brown Devilish Fat Midget

7. Evil Earl… Now turn your describing words into similes…

8. How could you describe this character? Mr Twit…

9. The earthquake was like… The earthquake is as _________ as…

10. Timon and Pumbaa Your goal… Use a simile to describe the character in your introduction. How will you know that you have used a simile?