Similes & Metaphors

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the following: 'Her skin was white as snow.'

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Simile

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Identify the following: 'The library was an ocean of books.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the following: 'Her love is a blanket.'

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Metaphor

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What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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

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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 does imagery mean in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The stars are diamonds in the sky.'

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Metaphor