Similes, Metaphors and Idioms

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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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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like the sun shining on a clear day.'

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Provide an example of an idiom.

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An example of an idiom is: 'It's raining cats and dogs,' which means it's raining heavily.

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What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?

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The idiom 'spill the beans' means to reveal a secret.

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What does the phrase 'caught up in the heat of the moment' mean?

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The phrase means to say or do something without thinking because you are very angry or excited.

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How can you identify a simile in a sentence?

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You can identify a simile by looking for comparisons that use 'like' or 'as'.

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How can you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

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You can identify a metaphor by looking for direct comparisons that do not use 'like' or 'as'.