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

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Identify the comparison in this simile: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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The comparison is between her smile and the sun.

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Identify the comparison in this metaphor: 'The world is a stage.'

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The comparison is between the world and a stage.

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

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It means that he is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help create vivid imagery, making the writing more engaging.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'The wind howled like a wolf.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Her voice was music to his ears.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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Identify the two things being compared: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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The classroom and a zoo.

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