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 is like the sun.'

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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 by stating that one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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Simile

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

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Metaphor

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

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and helping readers understand concepts by relating them to familiar ideas.

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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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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her voice was music to his ears.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The stars are like diamonds in the sky.'

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Simile

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What is an example of a metaphor in literature?

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An example is 'All the world's a stage' from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It.'

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What is an example of a simile in everyday language?

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An example is 'He runs like the wind.'