Similes! Similes! What they are (definition) and how to create them

Yesterday we looked at the simile in "Somewhere over the Rainbow" and discussed it.  That was good, but to really understand similes you should be able to know what they are and how to create them.

Well, let's review the definition:

Simile:  a comparison of two unlike things using like, as, or than.

Examples from class:

Robert Pattison eats like a pig.  He's really messy and eats lottttttttttttssssss!
John Mayer's voice is as dull as a rock.  John Mayer's voice isn't that exciting!
Miley Cyrus sings like a croaking frog.  Miley's voice sounds bad and like it's cracking. 

Notice in all three that we compared a celebrity to something else.  Each comparison has a very specific purpose and makes sense.  Those two things are super important when making similes.

Now, how can you create a simile?  Here's how:

1)  Write down the thing you want to describe.
2)  Think about what you want to describe about your object.
3)  Think about what else is similar to the description of your object.
4)  Create the link between your object and what it's similar to using like, as, or than.

Example:

Frog
I want to describe how green it is
Something else really green is the grass
My frog is greener than the grass


Keep following this pattern and you'll be making tons and tons of similes!  Happy writing!