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, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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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 simile: 'The stars shone like diamonds in the sky.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare stars to diamonds.

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Identify the metaphor: 'He is a lion in battle.'

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This is a metaphor because it describes him as a lion without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors?

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid images and making comparisons that help readers understand concepts better.

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Complete the simile: 'She was as brave as a ____.'

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lion

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Complete the metaphor: 'The classroom was a ____ of knowledge.'

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garden

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Identify the simile: 'The wind howled like a wolf.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare the wind to a wolf.

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Identify the metaphor: 'Her voice was music to his ears.'

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This is a metaphor because it describes her voice as music without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'He runs like the wind.'