Simile and Metaphor

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a comparison that does not use the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify this: 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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This is a simile.

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Identify this: 'Time is a thief.'

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This is a metaphor.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both are figures of speech used to make comparisons.

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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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'The world is a stage.'

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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.

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Identify this: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify this: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is a simile.