"The Circulatory Story" Figurative Language

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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 figurative language used in the quote: 'Then it travels through blood vessels, which are like the tunnels of a super subway system.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figurative language used in the quote: 'Without plasma, these cells would cause a traffic jam!'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figurative language used in the quote: 'As you travel through the aorta, you'll notice that it forms an arch. Like subway tunnels, three blood vessels branch off the top of the arch.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figurative language used in the quote: 'Heart of gold.'

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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 help readers visualize concepts by comparing them to familiar objects or experiences.

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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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Provide an example of a simile related to the circulatory system.

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'The heart pumps blood like a tire inflating with air.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor related to the circulatory system.

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'The arteries are the highways of the body, transporting vital nutrients.'