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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Identify the key difference between similes and metaphors.

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Similes use 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons, while metaphors do not.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy or active.

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

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It implies that life is like a play, and we all have roles to perform.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'He is a lion in battle'.

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What does the phrase 'time flies' mean?

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It means that time passes quickly.

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What is the meaning of the simile 'as cool as a cucumber'?

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It means someone is very calm and relaxed.

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

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It suggests that the classroom was very noisy and chaotic.