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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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Complete the simile: As cold as _______

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ice

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Complete the simile: As flat as a _______

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pancake

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Complete the simile: As light as a _______

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feather

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What does the simile 'My dad is strong like Superman' mean?

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It means my dad is very strong.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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Complete the sentence: To give something nonhuman human characteristics is called _______.

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personification

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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 and understandable.

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Identify the simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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This simile compares her smile to sunshine, suggesting it is warm and bright.

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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 compare, while a metaphor states that one thing is another without using 'like' or 'as'.