Similes and Metaphors Grade 4

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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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What does it mean when we say 'as busy as a bee'?

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

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The world is a stage.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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How can you identify a simile in a sentence?

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Look for the words 'like' or 'as' that indicate a comparison between two different things.

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How can you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 states that one thing is another.

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What does 'his eyes were ice' mean?

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It means that he looked mean or unfriendly, as if his eyes were cold.