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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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

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The simile is 'like a fish', comparing her swimming ability to that of a fish.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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The metaphor is 'a zoo', suggesting the classroom was chaotic.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons and create vivid imagery.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'He is as fast as lightning.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Her smile is a ray of sunshine.'

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How can you tell if a sentence is a simile?

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A sentence is a simile if it uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.

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How can you tell if a sentence is a metaphor?

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A sentence is a metaphor if it compares two things directly without using 'like' or 'as'.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help readers visualize concepts more clearly.