Similes & Metaphors
Similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons.
They create an image in the mind of the reader.
They create an image in the mind of the reader.
Similes
A simile uses “like” or “as”
Shine bright like a diamond. (Rihanna)
Loving him is like driving a new Maserati down a dead-end street. (Taylor Swift)
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? (Katy Perry)
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof. (Pharrell Williams)
Seems to me you lived your life like a candle in the wind. (Elton John)
I'm like a bird. (Nelly Furtado)
Shine bright like a diamond. (Rihanna)
Loving him is like driving a new Maserati down a dead-end street. (Taylor Swift)
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? (Katy Perry)
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof. (Pharrell Williams)
Seems to me you lived your life like a candle in the wind. (Elton John)
I'm like a bird. (Nelly Furtado)
Metaphors
A metaphor says one thing “is” the other
I'm a hot-air balloon that could go to space. (Pharrell Williams)
Life is a highway. (Rascal Flatts)
My heart's a stereo. (Gym Class Heroes)
I am titanium. (David Guetta)
You're the King, baby. I'm your Queen. (Taylor Swift)
I'm a hot-air balloon that could go to space. (Pharrell Williams)
Life is a highway. (Rascal Flatts)
My heart's a stereo. (Gym Class Heroes)
I am titanium. (David Guetta)
You're the King, baby. I'm your Queen. (Taylor Swift)
"Similes and Metaphors" - The Bazillions
This YouTube should help you tell the difference between a simile and a metaphor.
The Lyrics
Similes and metaphors
Are similar but nothing more
Than a comparison in different ways
Similes use “like” or “as”
And metaphors need none of that
They just say exactly what they wanna say
Metaphors. You really are the apple of my eye.
Similes. Hanging with you is as easy as pie.
Metaphors. You got a smile that lights up the room.
Similes. Let’s stay together like the stars and the moon.
Similes and metaphors
Are similar but nothing more
Than a comparison in different ways
Similes use “like” or “as”
And metaphors need none of that
They just say exactly what they wanna say
Metaphors. Sometimes you’re hot and then sometimes you’re cold.
Similes. Then again, you can be good as gold.
Metaphors. Into each life a little rain must fall.
Similes. Don’t just sit there like a bump on a log.
Similes and metaphors
Are similar but nothing more
Than a comparison in different ways
Similes use “like” or “as”
And metaphors need none of that
They just say exactly what they wanna say
(Stop, you snake!) (He’s as big as a house.)
(That was a breeze!) (Like two peas in a pod!)
And when you understand and say, “It’s perfectly clear”
Don’t you know that’ll be music to my ears.
“That’s another metaphor.”
“Yeah! Now you’re getting’ it.”
Similes and metaphors
Are similar but nothing more (Strong as an Ox)
Similes and metaphors
Are similar but nothing more (She’s a star!)
Similes and metaphors (Life is a highway!)
Are similar but nothing more (Fly like an eagle!)
Similes and metaphors (My beautiful flower!)
Are similar but nothing more (You’re cute as a button.)
Are similar but nothing more
Than a comparison in different ways
Similes use “like” or “as”
And metaphors need none of that
They just say exactly what they wanna say
Metaphors. You really are the apple of my eye.
Similes. Hanging with you is as easy as pie.
Metaphors. You got a smile that lights up the room.
Similes. Let’s stay together like the stars and the moon.
Similes and metaphors
Are similar but nothing more
Than a comparison in different ways
Similes use “like” or “as”
And metaphors need none of that
They just say exactly what they wanna say
Metaphors. Sometimes you’re hot and then sometimes you’re cold.
Similes. Then again, you can be good as gold.
Metaphors. Into each life a little rain must fall.
Similes. Don’t just sit there like a bump on a log.
Similes and metaphors
Are similar but nothing more
Than a comparison in different ways
Similes use “like” or “as”
And metaphors need none of that
They just say exactly what they wanna say
(Stop, you snake!) (He’s as big as a house.)
(That was a breeze!) (Like two peas in a pod!)
And when you understand and say, “It’s perfectly clear”
Don’t you know that’ll be music to my ears.
“That’s another metaphor.”
“Yeah! Now you’re getting’ it.”
Similes and metaphors
Are similar but nothing more (Strong as an Ox)
Similes and metaphors
Are similar but nothing more (She’s a star!)
Similes and metaphors (Life is a highway!)
Are similar but nothing more (Fly like an eagle!)
Similes and metaphors (My beautiful flower!)
Are similar but nothing more (You’re cute as a button.)