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'. 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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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo.'

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

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It means someone is very busy or active.

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What does the metaphor 'the world is a stage' imply?

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It suggests that life is like a play and we are all actors in it.

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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.

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How can you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

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A metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as' and directly states that one thing is another.

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

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They make descriptions more vivid and help readers understand concepts better.

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What does the simile 'as light as a feather' mean?

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It means something is very light in weight.