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 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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An example of a simile is: 'She swims like a fish'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'The world is a stage'.

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What does 'as clear as crystal' mean?

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It means something is very clear or easy to understand. This is a simile.

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What does 'showered with praise' mean?

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It means to receive a lot of compliments or positive feedback. This is a metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a shining star.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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This is a simile.

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What does 'as alike as two peas in a pod' mean?

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It means two things are very similar. This is a simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor.