Emulating Chandler's use of similes in 'Trouble is My Business'
I can emulate Chandler's use of similes.
Emulating Chandler's use of similes in 'Trouble is My Business'
I can emulate Chandler's use of similes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In order to emulate Chandler's use of similes, we might use an existing simile as a starting point.
- Then, we might use a synonym or antonym of the existing comparative word to create something unexpected.
- As well as the visual, we might think of the connotations of the comparative word to add layers of meaning.
- Moreover, we might consider adding extra detail to our comparative image to further add nuance.
Keywords
Cliché - a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
Evocative - bringing strong images, memories or feelings to mind
Suet - the hard white fat on the kidneys and loins of cattle, sheep and other animals
Nuance - a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound
Emphatic - expressing something forcibly and clearly
Common misconception
That it's impossible to create imaginative similes.
While your mind will often go to common similes at first, you can consider how you can use synonyms/antonyms, sensory details, and extra detail in order to create imaginative similes.
Equipment
It might be helpful to have the opening paragraph of Raymond Chandler's 'Trouble is My Business' for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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