Simile & 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'.

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What does 'as brave as a lion' mean?

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It means someone is very brave.

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What does 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy.

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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'.

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What does 'time is a thief' mean?

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It means that time can take away moments from our lives, just like a thief takes things.

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What does 'the world is a stage' mean?

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It means that life is like a play, and we all have roles to play.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor does not.

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What does 'he has a heart of stone' mean?

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It means he is very cold or unfeeling.

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What does 'her smile is like sunshine' mean?

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It means her smile is very warm and bright.

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What does 'the classroom was a zoo' mean?

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It means the classroom was very noisy and chaotic.