Similes, Metaphors and Idioms

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike 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 directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'She swims like a fish.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The world is a stage.'

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What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?

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To reveal a secret.

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What does the simile 'as cool as a cucumber' mean?

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It means to be very calm and relaxed.

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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 idiom 'beat around the bush' mean?

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To avoid talking about what is important or to delay getting to the point.

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What does the phrase 'sings like a nightingale' imply?

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It implies that someone sings beautifully.