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Metaphors and Similes
Metaphors and Similes explores metaphors and similes by interpreting literal and figurative meanings.
Curated Video
Metaphor and Similes
Learn the difference between metaphors and similes and understand why these two figurative language devices are so important in writing.
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Understanding Similes: The Art of Comparison in Language
This video examines similes, a key figure of speech used for comparison in writing. It explains how similes, characterized by the use of "like" or "as," differ from metaphors and enhance clarity and impact in communication. The video...
Curated Video
Figurative Language: Idioms, Similes, and Metaphors
Mr. Griot examines some common idioms and identifies similes and metaphors.
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Exploring the Power of Figurative Language: Metaphors and Beyond
This video explores figurative language's role in writing, focusing on metaphors, similes, allusions, personification, and hyperbole. It highlights how these devices enhance understanding and persuasion, using examples and interactive...
Curated Video
Simile/Metaphor: It's a Figure of Speech
Mr. Griot explains and models writing similes and metaphors.
Curated Video
Metaphor Meanings
“Metaphor Meanings” is a video that discusses metaphors and compares their literal and figurative meanings.
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Homeschool Pop
Metaphors for Kids | Language Arts Learning Video
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Similes And Metaphors
Metaphor Man and Simile Girl are here to save the day! These heroes make learning your similes and metaphors as easy as pie. Sing along and learn with The Bazillions.
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Similes Examples | ESL Guessing Game | Intermediate Grade 6
English ESL teachers and ESL students will love our Similes Examples Guessing Game. This is a fun guessing game with 10 popular simile examples. Firstly, students will see part of a zoomed in picture. If they can guess the simile and...
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Straddling Virginia and North Carolina is an area that was once described as the "most repulsive of American possessions." By 1728, it was known as the Great Dismal Swamp. But while many deemed it uninhabitable, recent findings suggest...
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Figurative Language: Creating Meaning with Comparisons
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TED Talks
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Schooling Online
English Essentials - Powering Through Prose - Narrative Style, Techniques & Figurative Language in Prose Fiction (Stage 4, Years/Grades 7-8)
Our second lesson will zoom into the finer elements of prose fiction. We’ll tackle narrative style, techniques and figurative language. You’ll discover a writer’s number one rule – show, don’t tell. Soon enough, you’ll have all the tools...
Homeschool Pop
Simile Lesson | Classroom Language Arts Video
This simile lesson video for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students will share how similes compare things using the words "like" and "as". Similes are different from metaphors, metaphors do not use the words "like" or "as". This is perfect for...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Introduction Song | POEM | Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Introduction Song | POEM | Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen from ‘Even My Ears Are Smiling’ (Bloomsbury). Going to use my feet today Don’t know who I’ll meet today Going to keep the beat today Going to use my feet today Going...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
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Attacked By A Banana | POEM | Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen Poem written and performed by Michael Rosen From : Even my Ears are Smiling Published by Bloomsbury You can browse and buy Michael Rosen Books here:...
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The Elements Of Poetry - Figurative Language
The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . These are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...
Schooling Online
Emily Dickinson - This is my letter to the World
Join us for an in-depth look at one of Dickinson’s most iconic poems. It’s a short but powerful lyric that carries an important message for us all. We’ll take you through the poem’s big ideas, context, form, and poetic techniques. With...
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Literature Kids: Exploring Figures of Speech
This video is a teacher explaining different figures of speech, including symbolism, allegory, onomatopoeia, paradox, and pun. The teacher provides examples and explanations for each figure of speech and how they are used in literature....
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Similes and Metaphors
It only takes 90 seconds for this student to explain the differences between a simile and a metaphor. He gives examples of different phrases, along with helpful definition.
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