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 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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He runs like the wind.'

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Simile

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What does the simile 'as smooth as silk' mean?

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It means something is very smooth.

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

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It implies that the classroom was very noisy and chaotic.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The world is a stage.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as strong as an ox.'

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Simile

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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.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her hair was as bright as the sun.'