Metaphors

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief." This means that time steals moments from our lives.

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What does it mean when we say, "The classroom was a zoo"?

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It means the classroom was very noisy and chaotic, like a zoo.

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What is being compared in the metaphor, "He is a shining star"?

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A person and a star, suggesting the person is special or outstanding.

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In the metaphor, "The world is a stage," what two things are being compared?

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The world and a stage, suggesting life is like a performance.

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What does the metaphor "She has a heart of stone" mean?

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It means she is very cold or unfeeling.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors make writing more vivid and help convey emotions and ideas more powerfully.

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Identify the metaphor: "The wind whispered through the trees."

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The wind is compared to a whisper, suggesting it is soft and gentle.

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What does it mean when we say, "He is a lion in battle"?

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It means he is very brave and fierce in battle.

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In the metaphor, "Her smile is sunshine," what is being compared?

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Her smile and sunshine, suggesting her smile brings happiness.