SIMILES AND METAPHORS

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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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Example of a metaphor: 'Juliet is the sun.' What does this mean?

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It means Juliet brings light and warmth to the speaker's life, comparing her to the sun.

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Identify the following: 'She is a peacock because she loves the attention.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify the following: 'She ran like the wind.'

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This is a simile.

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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' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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Example of a simile: 'The old woman was as wise as an owl.' What does this mean?

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It means the old woman is very wise, comparing her wisdom to that of an owl.

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What does 'boiling mad' mean?

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It is a metaphor meaning extremely angry.

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Can a metaphor be a part of a larger sentence? Give an example.

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Yes, for example: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.