The Odyssey: Books 5, 6, 9, and 10

Similes

Ms. Marshall-Krauss

The Cyclopes: SimilesOctober 4, 2011

Warm up: Choose one of the following parts of a simile and add your own idea to complete the simile in the first box of your organizer. Just write the simile Example: as clear as mud The geometry test

was as clear as mud.

As big as a bus As busy as a bee As brave as a lion

As blind as a bat As bright as the sun As cold as ice

As cute as a cupcake As dull as dishwater As free as a bird

As happy as a clown As hungry as a bear As tall as a giraffe

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Today’s objective

is to create,

understand and

analyze similes.

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The geometry test was as clear as mud.

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The geometry test was as clear as mud.

The simile is comparing the geometry test and mud. Mud is not clear and cannot be seen through. The geometry test was difficult and hard to understand. Saying that the geometry test was as clear as mud is saying that the geometry test was unclear.

Identify the two parts of the simile.

Explain what each part of the simile actually

means.

Explain what is actually meant by the use of the

figurative language.

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Odyssey Example

Find an example in the Odyssey and copy it down. Be sure to cite the line and book number.

Draw a literal picture of the simile.

Write a paragraph analysis.

Homework and Reflection

Complete the reflection on the bottom of your organizer.

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