Simile and Metaphors

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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, '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 the figurative language: 'My mom was busy as a bee.'

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This is a simile because it compares being busy to a bee using 'as'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Behind me the bright lights blossomed.'

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This is a metaphor because it describes lights as if they were blooming flowers.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The calm lake was a mirror about what was to come.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the lake to a mirror.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The ship of my soul is rolling to port at last.'

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This is a metaphor because it describes the soul as a ship.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and helping readers understand concepts in a relatable way.

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'