Metaphor/Simile

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

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is language that means more than what the words say, often used to create vivid imagery or express ideas in creative ways.

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Identify the figurative language: '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 the figurative language: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare her smile to the brightness of the sun.

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What do we use to compare things in a simile?

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In a simile, we use the words 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons.

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What do we use to compare things in a metaphor?

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In a metaphor, we do not use 'like' or 'as'; we state that one thing is another.

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Example of a simile: 'He runs like the wind.' What does this mean?

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This means he runs very fast, comparing his speed to the wind.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Her heart is a cold stone.' What does this mean?

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This means she is emotionally unfeeling or unkind, comparing her heart to a cold stone.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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The purpose of using figurative language is to create vivid images, express ideas creatively, and convey emotions more effectively.