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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Identify the figure of speech: 'The fur was like silk-soft and smooth.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'They are as alike as two peas in a pod.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'She was a tigress on the battlefield.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The room was a furnace on the hot summer day.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The answer to the problem is as clear as crystal.'

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Simile.

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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 comparing one thing to another.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by equating one thing with another.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.'