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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What does it mean when someone says 'He's as lazy as a dog'?

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This simile means that the person is very lazy, comparing them to a dog, which is often seen as a lazy animal.

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What does the phrase 'couch potato' mean?

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A 'couch potato' is a metaphor for someone who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV, being inactive.

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

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Similes and metaphors make writing more vivid and help readers understand ideas by comparing them to familiar things.

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Identify the simile: 'She is as sweet as sugar.'

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This simile compares a person's sweetness to sugar, suggesting they are very kind or nice.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This metaphor suggests that the classroom was very noisy and chaotic, comparing it to a zoo.

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What does the simile 'as snug as a bug in a rug' mean?

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This simile means feeling very comfortable and cozy.

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In the sentence 'The stars are diamonds in the sky', what type of figurative language is used?

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This is a metaphor, comparing stars to diamonds.

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What are the two things being compared in the simile 'He runs like the wind'?

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The person is being compared to the wind, suggesting they run very fast.