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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What does 'heralded' mean?

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Heralded means to announce or proclaim something.

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What does 'jubilant' mean?

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Jubilant means feeling or expressing great joy.

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What does the simile 'as smooth as a baby's bottom' mean?

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It means that something is very smooth.

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

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This is a metaphor, suggesting the classroom was chaotic.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This is a simile, comparing his running speed to the wind.

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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 concepts.

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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.'