Reading 2
Thursday 24th June 2021
L.C. To identify and discuss words and phrases which capture the readers’ imagination.
What are similes?
How do similes improve writing?
Where is the simile, in the sentence below?
A library is like an island in the middle of a vast sea of ignorance, particularly if the library is very tall and the surrounding area has been flooded.
What 2 things have been compared?
A _______________ has been compared to a _________________.
What image has this created in the readers imagination?
This made my imagination think of _______________________ ________________________________________________.
Your Task
On Seesaw, you have been given sentences that include a similes.
First, you need to highlight the simile in each sentence.
Next, identify what 2 things have been compared.
Finally, explain what image this creates for the reader.