Simile and 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, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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 the figure of speech: 'Her singing sounds like a cat dying.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'She is as sharp as a tack.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'That car is a boat!'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'His shoes are skis!'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Jace has a green thumb to make his plants grow well.'

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Metaphor

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable and understandable.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and can convey complex ideas in a more relatable way.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'The night sky was as dark as coal.'