SIMILES AND METAPHORS

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two things that uses 'like' or 'as'.

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Which of the following is a simile? 'Her hair was like snow.' or 'He is a night owl.'

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'Her hair was like snow.' is a simile.

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Identify the simile: 'The boy sounded like a screaming baby when he didn't get his way.' or 'Olive was a star on the stage.'

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'The boy sounded like a screaming baby when he didn't get his way.' is a simile.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison of two things not using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The assignment was a breeze.' or 'Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.'

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'The assignment was a breeze.' is a 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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'He runs like the wind.' is an example of a simile.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.' is an example of a metaphor.

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

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They enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery.

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Identify the simile: 'She is as brave as a lion.' or 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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'She is as brave as a lion.' is a simile.