Similes & Metaphors

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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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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the following: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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This is personification, as it gives human qualities to non-human things.

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Identify the following: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This is a simile, as it compares running to the wind using 'like'.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy or active.

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What does the metaphor 'The classroom was a zoo' imply?

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It implies that the classroom was noisy and chaotic, like a zoo.

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Identify the simile: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare her smile to the sun.

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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 for the reader.

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Identify the metaphor: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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This metaphor suggests that he stands out and excels among his peers.

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What is the meaning of the simile 'as cool as a cucumber'?

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It means someone is very calm and relaxed, even in stressful situations.