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, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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

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Metaphor

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

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Simile

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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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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her voice is music to my ears.'

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Metaphor

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

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification (but also a metaphor for the gentle sound of the wind).

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

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They add creativity, vivid imagery, and emotional depth to the text.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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Simile