Metaphors

A metaphor is a sentence that compares two object by saying one object IS the other.
Here is Spencer first attempt at a metaphor.

The flapping blue paper in front of the fan was an ocean with waves before my eyes.

Personification

Personification in writing is giving nonhuman things the characteristics and feelings of human beings.
Here is an example of personification.

I am cold and tired and sad.
It is November now and that is bad.
My leaves are gone, my limbs are bare
soon the snow will be everywhere!

What nonhuman object am I writing about?

Similes

A simile is a sentence comparing two objects using the words is or like. Here are a few similes Spencer can up with this week.


The chair is as red as an apple.
(sight)

The chair is as squeaky as a door that needs oiling.
(sound)

The chair is as tasteless as a piece of cardboard.
(taste)

The chair is as fragrant as a candle.
(smell)

The chair is as soft as a pillow.
(touch)

The challenge was to create 5 similes comparing a single object to 5 different objects that appeal to each of the 5 sense. It was not an easy task but I think he did a great job.

Writing Poems

Well, it is that time of year again, time to study poetry. Spencer and I both really enjoying reading poetry but our favorite part about this unit is getting to try our hand at writing some of our own. This is Spencer's first poetry entry- I thought it is was quite clever.

I am trying to write a poem
but it is pretty hard.
I've been here for a while
but not thoughts have occurred.

It's pretty hard to write a poem,
when there's this much distraction.
My brain and hands have both turn off,
there's simple no reaction.

My train of thought keeps leaving
without letting me aboard
and that is why this page is blank
without a single word.