Simile or Metaphor

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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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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'She swims like a fish'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'The world is a stage'.

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What does 'as easy as pie' mean?

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It means something is very easy to do. This is a simile.

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What does 'the dark, cold, silent room was a tomb' mean?

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It means the room felt very quiet and lifeless, comparing it to a tomb. This is a metaphor.

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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.

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How can you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

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A metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as' and directly states that one thing is another.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors?

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They help create vivid imagery and make writing more expressive.

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Is 'Life is like a box of chocolates' a simile or a metaphor?

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It is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare life to a box of chocolates.