Simile or 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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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her skin was white as snow.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare her skin to snow.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a night owl because he stays up late.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares a person to a night owl without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'In the school play, Freddy roared like a lion.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare Freddy's roar to that of a lion.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The child's tears were cold raindrops from a tiny cloud.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the child's tears to cold raindrops without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery by making comparisons that readers can easily understand.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create deeper meanings and connections by suggesting that one thing embodies the qualities of another.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'The stars shone like diamonds in the sky.'

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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.'