Similes and Metaphors

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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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How do similes and metaphors differ?

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Similes use 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while metaphors do not; they assert that one thing is another.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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Her smile was like sunshine.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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What does the phrase 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It means that it is raining very heavily.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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They enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery, making the text more engaging.

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Identify whether the following is a simile or a metaphor: 'He is a lion in battle.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify whether the following is a simile or a metaphor: 'She swims like a fish.'

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Simile.

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What does the metaphor 'her lips were cherries' convey?

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It conveys that her lips are red.