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

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Identify the simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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This sentence uses 'like' to compare her smile to sunshine, making it a simile.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The world is a stage.'

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This sentence compares the world to a stage without using 'like' or 'as', making it a metaphor.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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

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Which sentence is NOT a simile? 'He runs like the wind.' or 'He is a cheetah on the track.'

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'He is a cheetah on the track.' is a metaphor, not a simile.

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Complete the simile: 'She is as busy as a ____.'

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bee.

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Complete the metaphor: 'His words were a ____ of wisdom.'

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fountain.

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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 ideas more clearly.

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Identify the simile: 'The stars shone like diamonds in the sky.'

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This sentence uses 'like' to compare stars to diamonds, making it a simile.