The document defines metaphors and similes, explains their differences, and provides examples of each. It lists common metaphors and outlines steps for writing an original metaphor. Specifically, it instructs the reader to choose a subject, identify attributes, select something to compare it to based on an attribute, and write a sentence making the comparison. Finally, it prompts practicing these steps to generate metaphors for one's English homework, a friend, and house.

1. Metaphor A metaphor compares one item with another by saying that it is the other item. Eg. Your room is a pigsty. (Meaning: Your room is so dirty and smelly that it is like a pigsty.)

2. Purpose : Metaphors make our writing more interesting by making us look at things from a different light. Eg. My brother is a pain in the neck. ( Meaning : My brother gives me a lot of trouble )

3. Difference between a Metaphor & Simile A metaphor is similar to a simile but it does not use ‘like’ or ‘as … as’ in its comparison. Egs. 1) My fingers are icicles . (metaphor) My fingers are as cold as icicles . (simile)

4. 2) He has a heart of stone . (metaphor) His heart is as hard as stone . (simile) 3) He is a couch potato . (metaphor) He is like a couch potato . (simile)

7. Example: 1) Subject: my brother 2) Chosen attribute: physical appearance 3) Compare him with: a flag pole 4) Writing a metaphor to compare him to a flag pole. Metaphor : My brother is a flag pole. (Meaning: My brother is thin and tall like a flag pole.)