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 simile: 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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This sentence uses 'like' to compare her smile to sunshine, making it a simile.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The world is a stage.'

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This sentence compares the world to a stage, suggesting that life is like a performance.

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

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It means someone is very busy, just like a bee that is always working.

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What does the metaphor 'He has a heart of stone' imply?

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It implies that he is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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Complete the simile: 'The wind howled like...'

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a wolf in the night.

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What does the metaphor 'She is a shining star' suggest?

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It suggests that she is outstanding or exceptional in some way.

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Identify the simile: 'The car raced like a cheetah.'

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This sentence compares the speed of the car to a cheetah using 'like', making it a simile.

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What does the metaphor 'He is a lion in battle' mean?

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It means he is very brave and fierce during a fight.