What you will learn

An essential part of writing creatively is being able to make your reader see what you want them to see. When written well, similes can help you do this!

  • What similes are and why we use them

  • The difference between good and bad similes

  • How to write your own sinister similes

Session Content

  • 1

    Lesson 1: Introducing Similes

    • Welcome to the lesson - READ ME!

    • Live Lesson: Introducing Similes (Zoom link ready 15 mins before start of class)
  • 2

    Lesson 2: Similes in Horror Fiction

    • Live Lesson: Similes in Horror Fiction (Zoom link ready 15 mins before start of class)
  • 3

    Lesson 3: Creating a Monster!

    • Live Lesson: Creating a Monster (Zoom link ready 15 mins before start of class)

    • Free lesson resources and independent learning activities

Extend your knowledge

Take your learning beyond the lesson

  • Independent learning activities

    Independent learning is provided to help deepen and extend knowledge.

  • Free resources included

    Links to great information on the internet are provided for you to explore further.

  • 3 other sessions in this short course

    Other lessons available for you to really master the subject!

Your tutor...

English tutor and co-founder

David Martin

David Martin (BA, MA, PGCE) has taught English for four years in secondary schools, and has been a private tutor for 2 years. He currently provides one-to-one tuition with GCSE, KS3 and home-educated children.