God is like...

Similes project

Focus: Similes

(Writing 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.10; Language 8.2, 8.5)

Project Directions:

• Brainstorm a long list of products that you have heard or seen advertised, along with their slogan, motto, or catch-phrase.
• Pick 5 to 10 of these products whose slogan, etc., could in some way show an aspect of God the Father, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit.
• Write a complete simile sentence of your own, combining the two ideas.
• Your finished product should be several unique simile sentences. You may not use any of the ones listed below as examples.

Example Similes:

• God is like Coke.....He's the real thing.
• God is like Pan Am... He makes the going great.
• God is like General Electric...He lights your path.
• God is like Bayer Aspirin...He works wonders.
• God is like Hallmark Cards... He cares enough to send the very best.
• God is like Tide...He gets the stains out that others leave behind.
• God is like VO5 Hair Spray...He holds through all kinds of weather.
• God is like Dial soap...Aren't you glad you know him?  Don't you wish everyone did?
• God is like Sears...He has everything.
• God is like Alka Seltzer...Try Him, you'll like Him.
• God is like Scotch Tape... You can't see Him, but you know He's there.
• God is like an American Express Card...don't leave without Him!