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Authors use sensory language to help us see, hear, smell, taste, and feel their stories. This special kind of writing is called imagery.
A simile is a type of figurative language. It compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to create a bright picture.
When we analyze a simile, we look at why the author made the comparison. Comparing a bright sun to a shiny gold coin helps us feel its warmth and value.
✏️ Worked example
Read this sentence: 'The cold wind cut through my jacket like a sharp knife.' Explain how the author uses imagery and a simile here.
Find the comparison. The author compares the cold wind to a sharp knife using the word 'like'. This is a simile.
Identify the sensory details. The words 'cold wind', 'cut', and 'sharp' tap into our sense of touch and feeling.
Think about what a sharp knife does. It is sudden, painful, and slices right through things.
Combine these ideas. The author wants us to understand that the wind was not just chilly. It was painfully cold and felt like it went right through the clothes.
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