Simile and Metaphor

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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, 'He is 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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify this figure of speech: 'You're the light of my life.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He was nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.'

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This is a simile.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'My bed is my magic carpet to dream land.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He's as slow as a snail.'

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This is a simile.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'It was a warm reception.'

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This is a metaphor.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make comparisons that enhance understanding.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by comparing unlike things.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'