![]() ![]() “From the sidewalk it seems only a door, tucked between two downtown shops, but behind the door and up a musty-smelling staircase is a sign: ELLIOT’S ANTIQUES. With parents buying their antiques online, how many kids even know what an antique store looks like? That’s where the power of the simile’s comparison comes in very handy: David flickers his fingers up and down, like he’s playing piano in the air.” What Antiques?ĭo kids know what antiques are anymore? It used to be one found out the hard way: by getting dragged along on an antique shopping trek that seemed to take up half the weekend. ![]() “I call, reaching the corner of the fence. Recreating the natural environment of kids at play in their natural habitat can really bring the metaphor home and make the scene relatable: ![]() It also is always helpful to use imagery that reflects the reality of the world in which kids live. “David stands with his sneaker shoes on the top step, like it’s a diving board and he’s choosing whether to jump.” Things Kids Do The best similes in this case are therefore usually the simplest which in this case means easily understood while painting a clear picture in the mind: Kids are smart, sure, but metaphor can be difficult for many. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.Ī book for kids cannot get too terribly heavy or creative with the metaphorical language. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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