Similes and Metaphors

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What is a simile?

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A comparison that uses the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison that does not use the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The stars are like diamonds in the sky.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Time is a thief.'

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Metaphor.

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What does the simile 'as brave as a lion' mean?

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It means someone is very brave.

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What does the metaphor 'He has a heart of stone' imply?

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It implies that he is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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What does the simile 'She sings like an angel' suggest?

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It suggests that she sings very beautifully.

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What does the metaphor 'The classroom was a zoo' mean?

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It means the classroom was very noisy and chaotic.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a shining star in his family.'

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Metaphor.

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What does the simile 'They fought like cats and dogs' mean?

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The fighting was intense and they fought a lot.