Simile & 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: 'Lucy's eyes are blue pools of water.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'My hands were as cold as ice!'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Noah has the heart of a lion.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'After practice, I went to sleep like a log.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'His daughter is his sunshine.'

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Metaphor.

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

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Can a metaphor be extended? Provide an example.

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Yes, an extended metaphor is a comparison that is developed over several lines or throughout a work. Example: 'Life is a journey, with its twists and turns, ups and downs, and unexpected detours.'