Similes and Metaphors

Language Rules!

by Ann Heinrichs

What are similes and metaphors? Similes compare two things. Some similes use the word as. Some similes use the word like. Metaphors are like similes. They compare two different things, but they do not use like or as. In this book, you will learn how to use similes and metaphors. This book is part of the Language Rules series. Each book in this series provides hints, examples, and funny illustrations to help readers master a different part of speech.

24 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2005

About the author

Ann Heinrichs is the author of more than 200 books for children and young adults. They cover U.S. and world history and culture, science and nature, and English grammar. Ann has also enjoyed careers as a children’s book editor and an advertising copywriter. An avid traveler, she has toured Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, she now lives in Chicago. She enjoys biking, kayaking, and flying kites.

Reviews

[Nancy Kotkin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short children's nonfiction book that introduces similes and metaphors. Spends more time on similes than metaphors. Uses cliched examples, but those are probably more commonly known among young children, who are the target audience for this book. Contains a brief glossary and index.

[BGCedillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

it teaches about similes and metaphors in a graphic way.