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

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Identify the figurative language: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor, comparing the chaotic classroom to a zoo.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is a simile, comparing her smile to the brightness of the sun using 'as'.

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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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Complete the metaphor: 'Life is a journey, and we are all...

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...travelers navigating through ups and downs.

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True or False: A simile can be used to create a more vivid description.

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True.

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Which is more direct: a simile or a metaphor?

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A metaphor is more direct because it states that one thing is another.

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Identify the figurative language: 'He is a night owl.'

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This is a metaphor, suggesting that he stays up late like an owl.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both are forms of figurative language used to make comparisons and create imagery.