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'.

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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'.

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Example of a simile: 'He runs like the wind.' What does this mean?

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It means he runs very fast.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

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It means that time steals moments from our lives.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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This is a simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a lion in battle.'

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This is a metaphor.

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

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It means someone is very courageous.

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What does the metaphor 'the world is a stage' imply?

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It suggests that life is like a performance and we all have roles to play.

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Identify the simile: 'She is as busy as a bee.'

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This means she is very busy.

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What does the metaphor 'the classroom was a zoo' suggest?

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It suggests that the classroom was chaotic and noisy.