Similes & Metaphors (PRACTICE/Stodolak)

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'He is as fast as a cheetah.'

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Simile.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy or active.

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What does the metaphor 'the world is a stage' imply?

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It implies that life is like a play and we are all actors in it.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'Her smile was a ray of sunshine.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'He fought like a lion.'

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Simile.

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

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They enhance descriptions and make comparisons more vivid and relatable.

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What does the simile 'as cool as a cucumber' mean?

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It means someone is very calm and composed.