The Lighthouse Library

A storm taps at the windows while shelves of adventure stories glow in the lamplight.

A young writer is trying to make a sea scene feel alive. Your job is to choose images that help the reader see and feel the moment.

Plain description tells us what is there. Figurative language lets the reader picture it.

Core Concept

Two ways to compare

Similes use like or as

A simile compares one thing with another using like or as. In ‘the torch shone like a tiny sun’, the writer is not saying the torch is really a sun. The comparison helps us imagine its brightness.

Metaphors make the comparison direct

A metaphor says one thing is another. ‘The classroom was a beehive’ suggests it was busy, noisy, and full of movement. Metaphors feel stronger because they remove the words like and as.

Guided Practice

Spot the comparison

Work through each question carefully. Take your time.

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Independent Practice

Write a vivid description

Now it's your turn. Apply what you've learned on your own.

Prompt

Write 3-5 sentences describing a stormy sea. Include at least one simile and one metaphor.

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Recap

Remember

Similes compare using like or as. Metaphors make a direct comparison. Both help readers picture ideas more clearly.

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