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Why Not Write Wednesdays? Creative Writing Prompts for Kids!

Every Wednesday our creative writing prompt challenges you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self! This week, make someone you love a poem for Valentine's Day! Use metaphors and similes like: "I love you like I love warm socks straight from the dryer" or "You are the cherry on top of my ice cream sundae." Here are some images to help inspire you!

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April Theme: Metaphor & Simile

Did you know that "Take My Word For It!" 's theme for the month of April is Simile & Metaphor?

These are like spices that will add flavor to your writing! They're easy to use, and fun to create!

Here's a quick definition:

metaphor: A figure of speech comparing two unlike things.

example: Mary is such a fast runner. She's a cheetah!

simile: A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as.

example: You don't want to go outside today, it's as hot as an oven!

 Here's a challenge to get your fingers tickling the keyboard: write a metaphor or simile describing the season SPRING.

 

The most captivating metaphor or simile will be entered in our drawing to win a fabulous word game! Write your most creative metaphor or simile and send it along with your name and age to wordincubator@gmail.com

 

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