simile and 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 is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the comparison in the simile: 'She swims like a fish.'

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The comparison is between 'she' and 'a fish'.

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Identify the comparison in the metaphor: 'Time is a thief.'

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The comparison is between 'time' and 'a thief'.

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

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They enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery for the reader.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'His smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The world is a stage.'

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In the sentence, 'The wind whispered through the trees,' what figure of speech is used?

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Metaphor.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both are used to make comparisons and enhance language.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her heart is a cold iron.'

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Metaphor.