The document provides guidance on enhancing descriptive writing through the use of similes and metaphors. It includes examples of each literary device, explains their definitions, and prompts the reader to create their own similes and metaphors based on observations from a video. Additionally, it outlines criteria for writing a descriptive story about a snowy adventure, emphasizing the use of varied and imaginative language.

1. Similes and Metaphors
How to improve descriptive writing using similes and
metaphors.

2. Choose the best description and explain what
you think a simile is.
1. The sun is like a knight of light on the mission to set the skies darkened
by its foe on blaze.
2. The sun is like an abstract painter, generously splattering paint on the
canvas, to his heart’s content.

3. A simile is when you compare something to
another thing that has a similar quality using the
word ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Copy and complete the following sentences:
1. The rain sounded like _____________.​
2. The wind whistled like ____________.​
3. The sun was as hot as ______________.
4. The beautiful snow glistens like ____________.

4. (Simile) Her eyes shone like diamonds.
(Metaphor) Her eyes were diamonds.
Write your own definition of metaphor.

5. Think quickly!
Simile or metaphor.
1.The boss’s words were crystal clear.​
2.She was as white as a ghost.​
3.He was a man mountain.​
4.The baby was an octopus grabbing everything.
​5.The bar of soap was like a slippery eel.
​6.He was as busy as a beaver.
​7.She was brave like a lion.
​8.The screaming noise was a knife in my ears.​
9.The thunder beat across the sky like a drum.
​10.The rain was ice trickling down my face.

6. Frozen Planet​
1. As you watch the video clip, note down interesting things that
you see.​
2. Write down FIVE similes and FIVE metaphors based on
the things you saw in the ‘Frozen Planet – Summer’ video clip.

8. Write a story for a local magazine about your journey to a
snowy and cold climate, titled ‘Frozen Adventures’. (200 – 250 words)
​You must include:​
•​ Descriptive detail
​•​ Metaphors​
•​ Similes
Success Criteria (SC)
1. I have used a variety of words to describe different things.​
2. The work is detailed.
3. I have used imaginative similes.​
4. I have used imaginative metaphors.

9. All the best! ;)