Similes and Metaphors

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Simile

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What does it mean when we say 'He is a night owl'?

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It means he stays up late and is active at night, using a metaphor to compare him to an owl.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification (not a simile or metaphor, but related to figurative language).

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

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They enhance descriptions and help create vivid imagery, making writing more engaging.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'She is as busy as a bee.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'His words were a double-edged sword.'

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Metaphor

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What is an example of a simile?

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'The stars shone like diamonds in the sky.'