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 directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify this figure of speech: '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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What does it mean when someone says 'She has a heart of stone'?

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This is a metaphor meaning that she is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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What does it mean when someone says 'He is as busy as a bee'?

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This is a simile meaning that he is very busy, comparing his activity level to that of a bee.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The stars danced in the sky.'

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This is a metaphor because it suggests that the stars are dancing, which is not literally true.

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

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This is a simile because it compares her smile to the brightness of the sun using 'as'.

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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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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'Life is a journey'.