Similes and Metaphors Review - December

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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, 'She swims like a fish.'

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What is a metaphor?

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

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Identify the simile: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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This sentence uses 'as' to compare bravery to a lion.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This sentence compares the classroom to a zoo, suggesting it was chaotic.

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What does 'like a dream' mean in a simile?

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It means something worked out very well or perfectly.

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What does 'like a horse' mean in a simile?

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It means someone ate a lot or very quickly.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors?

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They make writing more vivid and help readers understand ideas better.

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Identify the simile: 'She is as sweet as sugar.'

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This sentence compares sweetness to sugar using 'as'.

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Identify the metaphor: 'He has a heart of stone.'

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This sentence suggests that he is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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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.