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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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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

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What does it mean when a sentence contains neither a simile nor a metaphor?

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It means that the sentence does not use figurative language to make comparisons.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The world is a stage.'

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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.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Provide an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'