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, 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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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 a simile: 'The stars twinkled like diamonds.'

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This is a simile because it compares stars to diamonds using 'like'.

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Identify a metaphor: 'He is a lion in battle.'

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This is a metaphor because it describes a person as a lion, suggesting bravery without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'comparing' mean in the context of similes and metaphors?

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Comparing means looking at two different things to find similarities or differences.

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her hair is as bright as gold.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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

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Similes and metaphors make writing more vivid and help readers understand ideas better.

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Identify the simile: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This is a simile because it compares his running to the wind using 'like'.

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Identify the metaphor: 'Her voice was music to my ears.'

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This is a metaphor because it describes her voice as music, suggesting it is pleasant.