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

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

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This is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo without using 'like' or 'as'.

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

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare his running to the wind.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons and enhance descriptions.

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Complete the sentence: A simile uses _____ or _____.

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as'.

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Complete the sentence: A metaphor states that one thing is _____ another.

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A metaphor states that one thing is 'like' or 'as' another.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'Her smile was a ray of sunshine.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares her smile to a ray of sunshine without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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This is a metaphor because it suggests that the stars are dancing, which is not literally true.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and making descriptions more relatable.