Similes and Metaphors

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A comparison of two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as' is an example of a _____________.

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Simile

Front

My pillow was like a cloud when I laid my head down. This is an example of a _____________.

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Simile

Front

Identify the simile: 'She is as tall as a tree!'

Back

This is a simile.

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In the metaphor 'Her diary was her best friend, guarding her secrets quietly,' what two things are being compared?

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'diary' and 'her best friend'

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A comparison of two unlike things without using the words 'like' or 'as' is an example of a ______________.

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Metaphor

Front

What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both are figures of speech used to make comparisons.