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'.

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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'.

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Identify the key word in this definition: 'A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Simile

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Identify the key word in this definition: 'A figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another.'

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Metaphor

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Example of a simile: 'He runs like the wind.' What does this mean?

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It means he runs very fast.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

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It means that time can take away moments from our lives, just like a thief takes things.

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

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They help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more engaging.

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Identify the simile: 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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This compares her bravery to that of a lion.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This suggests that the classroom was chaotic, like a zoo.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor does not.

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