Simile & Metaphor

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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What word is used in similes to compare things?

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'Like' or 'as'.

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Identify the simile: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This compares his running speed to the wind.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This suggests the classroom was chaotic, comparing it to a zoo.

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What two things are being compared in the simile: 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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Her bravery and a lion.

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How many similes are in the sentence: 'The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.'?

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1 simile.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable.