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 compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the simile: 'The boy was as quick as lightning.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare the boy's speed to lightning.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The mom was a busy bee making the Thanksgiving dinner.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the mom's busyness to a bee without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Complete the simile: 'He is as brave as a ____.'

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lion

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Complete the metaphor: 'Her hope was a ____.'

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fragile seed

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons and create vivid imagery.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo.'

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How can you tell if a sentence is a simile?

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If it uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, it is a simile.