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 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 simile: 'She is as busy as a bee.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare her busyness to that of a bee.

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

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This is a metaphor because it describes the classroom as a zoo, implying it was chaotic without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean when someone says 'He has a heart of stone'?

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This is a metaphor meaning that the person is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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What does the phrase 'as clear as mud' mean?

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This is a simile that means something is very unclear or confusing.

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Identify the simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare her smile to sunshine.

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Identify the metaphor: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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This is a metaphor because it describes him as a star, implying he stands out without using 'like' or 'as'.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help readers visualize and understand concepts better.

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Create a simile for being very fast.

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'He runs like the wind.'