Simile

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What is a simile?

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A simile is figurative language that compares two unlike things using 'as' or 'like'.

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What does the simile 'as cute as a puppy' compare?

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It compares Lisa to a puppy.

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Which sentence is an example of simile?

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Sam runs as fast as a train.

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Which sentence is NOT an example of simile?

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Dominick is great!

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Is 'Don't just sit there like a bump on a log' a simile?

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Yes, because it compares someone to a bump on a log using 'like'.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid images and comparisons in the reader's mind.

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Can similes use the word 'like'?

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Yes, similes often use 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons.

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Give an example of a simile using 'as'.

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He is as brave as a lion.

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Give an example of a simile using 'like'.

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She sings like an angel.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states one thing is another.