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 one thing to another without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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 between different things.

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How does a simile differ from a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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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 purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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They enhance descriptions and help readers visualize ideas more vividly.

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Can you identify a simile in this sentence: 'The wind howled like a wolf'?

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Yes, 'like a wolf' is a simile comparing the wind to a wolf.

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Can you identify a metaphor in this sentence: 'The classroom was a zoo'?

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Yes, 'a zoo' is a metaphor comparing the classroom to a chaotic place.

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What feeling might a person express by saying 'I feel like a fish out of water'?

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They might feel uncomfortable or out of place.