Simile vs Metaphor

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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'.

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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, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Simile

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable and engaging.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors convey deeper meanings and can evoke emotions by linking concepts in a creative way.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Time is a thief.'

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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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How can you tell the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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Similes use 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while metaphors do not.

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Provide an example of a metaphor from literature.

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'All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.' - William Shakespeare