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

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What does the metaphor 'Keep your chin up' mean?

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It means to stay positive.

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In the simile 'as smooth as a baby's skin', what two things are being compared?

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Sylvia's face and a baby's skin.

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What is the difference between a simile and 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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Identify the figure of speech: 'The students are busy bees.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as strong as an ox.'

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This is a simile.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'The world is a stage.'

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How can you identify a simile in a sentence?

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Look for the words 'like' or 'as' that indicate a comparison.