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 refers to one thing by mentioning another, implying a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify whether the following is a simile, metaphor, or neither: 'The assignment was a breeze.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify whether the following is a simile, metaphor, or neither: 'The golden colors faded from the sky.'

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Neither.

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What does it mean when someone is described as a 'bear' in the morning?

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It means that the person is grouchy or irritable in the mornings.

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True or False: A simile can only be a single word.

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False. A simile is usually a phrase that compares two different things.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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What is the primary difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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Identify whether the following is a simile, metaphor, or neither: 'The hug was a warm blanket.'

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Metaphor.