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 whether the following is a simile or a metaphor: 'The assignment was a breeze.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify whether the following is a simile or a metaphor: 'The house is as clean as a whistle.'

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Simile.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and making comparisons that help readers understand concepts more clearly.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.'

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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 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 or a metaphor: 'He was so scared he was as white as a ghost.'

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Simile.

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Complete the sentence: When two things are being compared using like or as, it is called a _____.

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Simile.