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 unlike 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 makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify this figure of speech: 'Tracy felt as sick as a parrot.'

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Simile

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Identify this figure of speech: 'Juliet is the sun.' (Shakespeare)

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Metaphor

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Do metaphors use 'like' or 'as'?

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No, metaphors do not use 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'She ran like the wind.'

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Simile

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

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They enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery, making writing more engaging.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'He is as fast as a cheetah.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was 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.