Simile or Metaphor

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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 this figure of speech: 'The stars are diamonds in the sky.'

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Metaphor

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Identify this figure of speech: 'She swims like a fish.'

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Simile

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What does it mean when we say 'He has a heart of stone'?

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It means he is very cold or unfeeling, using a metaphor.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification (not a simile or metaphor, but related to figurative language).

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

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They help create vivid images and comparisons that enhance the reader's understanding and enjoyment.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Simile

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He is a walking encyclopedia.'

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Metaphor

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What is an example of a simile?

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'The classroom was as quiet as a mouse.'