metaphor Essay

I Am The Ant

An exciting Metaphoric paragraph

An essay by Emmanuel Perry

8^th grade

Pine Point School

October 4, 2010

       Have you ever wondered what kind of animal you would be. Or, not only an animal, but maybe an inanimate object like a rock or a tree. It seems so easy to compare someone to something else. What about comparing yourself with something else? I wondered that same question myself. I believe I have found something that is about as unique and proud as I am…

It is hard to describe myself, but I would probably be an ant. The ant may be not the strongest of insects, but it still works hard. I am not the most physically fit; I can barely do 10 push-ups! But I work hard in everything I do. Ants also have an adventurous spirit. They go fearlessly into the unknown in search of food or a new house for their colony. I myself have some adventure inside me. I love to go places I've never been before, see things I never knew existed, or meet new people. Ants are also very social creatures, very much like me. They work together, even without an appointed leader. When something needs to be done in a group, I try to make sure we all get a fair share of work so no one gets into a fight. Speaking of fighting, have you ever picked up an ant? They would probably start biting you, right? That is somewhat like me, when I get 'picked' on; I sometimes go on the offensive. You have to learn when to apply force; otherwise you may not get many friends in life.

In conclusion, I believe I have all the characteristics of an ant: adventurous, defensive, hard working, social, and a sugar lover! I have other traits that are not like ants, but that's what makes me unique. And I am proud to be me!

Self assessment

1. To have the beginning and ending paragraphs go together with the body paragraph.
2. The strong point is I have my own flair to this essay.
3. When I have to write the intro/ending paragraphs after I write the body paragraph , they don't seem to go together well. This could be helped if I do this all at the same time.
4. I would give myself a B.