Simile and Metaphor

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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True or False: A simile uses the words 'like' or 'as'.

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True

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True or False: A metaphor is a comparison that uses 'like' or 'as'.

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False

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief.'

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What does the phrase 'she is a shining star' imply?

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It implies that she is successful or outstanding.

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Identify whether the following is a simile or metaphor: 'This house is as clean as a whistle.'

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Simile.

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Identify whether the following is a simile or metaphor: 'He is a night owl because he stays up late.'

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Metaphor.

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What is the primary difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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The primary difference is that a simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor does not.