Similes and Metaphors

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What is a simile?

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A simile is an imaginative comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a direct comparison between two different things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Give an example of a simile.

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The stars shone like diamonds in the sky.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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What two things are compared in the simile 'as brave as a lion'?

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Bravery is compared to a lion.

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What two things are compared in the metaphor 'the classroom was a zoo'?

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The classroom is compared to a zoo.

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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 swims like a fish.'

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The comparison is between 'she' and 'a fish' using 'like.'

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Identify the metaphor: 'He is a shining star.'

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The comparison is between 'he' and 'a shining star' without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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