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 directly compares two different things by saying one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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

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

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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

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How can you identify a simile in a sentence?

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Look for the words 'like' or 'as' which indicate a comparison between two things.

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How can you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

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A metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as' and states that one thing is another.

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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, comparing his speed to the wind.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Her heart is a cold stone.' What does this mean?

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It means she is emotionally unfeeling or unkind, comparing her heart to a cold stone.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help readers visualize concepts more clearly.