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.

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

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

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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 used to make comparisons between two different things.

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In the metaphor 'Her diary was her best friend,' what two things are being compared?

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'Diary' and 'her best friend'.

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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 writing more engaging.

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Identify the simile in the sentence: 'The wind howled like a wolf.'

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'like a wolf' is the simile.

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Identify the metaphor in the sentence: 'The world is a stage.'

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'The world is a stage' is the metaphor.