Metaphor vs Simile

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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: 'She is a shining star.'

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Metaphor

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He runs like the wind.'

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Simile

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What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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The main difference is that a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'The classroom was as quiet as a mouse.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Her voice was music to his ears.'

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The world is a stage.'

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Metaphor

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He is as cool as a cucumber.'

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Simile

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What does it mean when someone says 'Life is a journey'?

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It means that life is full of experiences and changes, similar to traveling on a journey.