Metaphor vs Simile

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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, 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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

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Metaphor

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He is light as a feather.'

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Simile

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Identify this figure of speech: 'She is tall as a giraffe.'

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Simile

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Identify this figure of speech: 'She is a cheetah!'

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Metaphor

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What is the main difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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The main difference is that a metaphor makes a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as', while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The world is a stage.'

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Give an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.'

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What does it mean when we say 'Time is a thief'?

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It means that time steals moments from our lives, just like a thief would steal possessions.