Similes and Metaphors

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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 by saying one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the comparison in the simile: 'He runs like the wind.'

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The comparison is between 'he' and 'the wind', suggesting he runs very fast.

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

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The comparison is between 'the classroom' and 'a zoo', suggesting it was noisy and chaotic.

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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 and understand concepts better.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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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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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'The night sky was as dark as coal.'

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The simile is 'as dark as coal', comparing the night sky to coal.

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Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'Her voice was music to my ears.'

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The metaphor is 'music to my ears', suggesting her voice is pleasant.