Similes & 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 compares two different things without using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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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 do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two different things.

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How does a metaphor differ from a simile?

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A metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a simile does.

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What is the effect of using similes in writing?

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Similes create vivid imagery and help readers understand the writer's intent by making comparisons.

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What is the effect of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors can create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by suggesting that one thing is another.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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This is a simile.