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 unlike 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 makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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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 emotionally cold or unfeeling; this is a metaphor.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'She is as busy as a bee.'

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Simile

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'The world is a stage.'

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Metaphor

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

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They enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery, making writing more engaging.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'His words cut deeper than a knife.'

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Metaphor

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'The stars were like diamonds in the sky.'

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Simile