Similes and Metaphors

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison of two things that uses 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a comparison of two things not using 'like' or 'as', stating that one thing is another.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The fluorescent light was the sun during the test.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figurative language: 'Ted was as nervous as a mouse in a room full of cats.'

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Simile

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Identify the figurative language: 'The bar of soap was a slippery eel during the dog's bath.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figurative language: 'I feel like a car running on empty.'

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Simile

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make comparisons clearer.

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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 one thing is another.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like the sun shining on a bright day.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'