Simile & Metaphor

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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 stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The city is a sea of sadness.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Leah looked as pale as a ghost yesterday.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The ring was a flashlight shining brightly.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The dark, cold, silent room was a tomb.'

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Metaphor.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and help readers visualize comparisons by relating unfamiliar concepts to familiar ones.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by suggesting that one thing embodies the qualities of another.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.'