Similies 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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Identify the following: 'The stars are diamonds in the sky.'

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This is a metaphor.

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

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This is a simile.

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What does 'personification' mean?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and helping readers understand concepts by relating them to familiar ideas.

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Identify the following: 'His words were a soothing balm.'

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This is a metaphor.

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

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This is a metaphor.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine'.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'He has a heart of stone'.