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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Don't act like a big baby.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He has the heart of a lion.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'I'm feeling as fresh as a daisy.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'My room is a danger zone.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Without my glasses, I'm as blind as a bat.'

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Simile

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

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Similes and metaphors enhance descriptions and help readers visualize ideas by making comparisons.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo.'