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

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This is a metaphor, comparing the chaotic classroom to a zoo.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is a simile, comparing her smile to the brightness of the sun using 'as'.

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What does it mean if someone says, 'He has a heart of stone'?

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This metaphor means that the person is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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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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Identify this figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is a personification, giving human qualities to the wind.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'Her hair was like golden silk.' This compares her hair to silk using 'like'.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'He is a shining star in the classroom.' This compares him to a star without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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.