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 compares two different things without using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Both similes and metaphors ________.

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Compare things.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'The boy sounded like a screaming baby when he didn't get his way.'

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What does it mean when we say 'Mikey waited in the cold until his fingers were icicles'?

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It means that Mikey waited for a very long time and got very cold.

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What does it mean when we say 'The hug was like a soft blanket'?

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It means that the hug made Simone feel warm and cared for.

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

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They make descriptions more vivid and help readers understand emotions and ideas better.

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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'Olive was a star on the stage.'

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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 compare, while a metaphor does not.

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What does 'The classroom was a zoo' mean?

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It means that the classroom was very noisy and chaotic.