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 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 personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human traits are given to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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Identify the sense used: 'The warm juicy burger was like heaven on my tongue.'

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Taste.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'The house is as clean as a whistle.'

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Simile.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'My brother was boiling mad.'

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Metaphor.

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

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

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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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 makes a direct comparison without those words.