Simile or Metaphor

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison of two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Identify this: 'The library was an ocean of books.'

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Metaphor

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Identify this: 'Freddy roared like a lion.'

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Simile

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Identify this: 'Tonya is as sweet as sugar.'

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Simile

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Identify this: 'Her love is a blanket.'

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Metaphor

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both are figures of speech used to make comparisons.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'The stars shone like diamonds in the sky.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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How do you identify a simile in a sentence?

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Look for the words 'like' or 'as' to find a simile.