Similes

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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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Give an example of a simile.

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"Her smile was as bright as the sun."

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What two things are being compared in the simile: 'He runs like the wind'?

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He and the wind.

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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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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'The stars were like diamonds in the sky.'

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The comparison is between stars and diamonds.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable.

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Which of the following is a simile: 'She is a shining star' or 'She is as bright as a star'?

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'She is as bright as a star' is a simile.

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What two things are compared in the simile: 'The classroom was as quiet as a mouse'?

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The classroom and a mouse.

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Explain the meaning of the simile: 'Time is like a thief.'

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It means that time can take away moments from our lives without us noticing.

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What does the simile 'He is as strong as an ox' imply?

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It implies that he is very strong.