Similes & 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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the comparison in this simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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The comparison is between her smile and sunshine.

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Identify the comparison in this metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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The comparison is between the classroom and a zoo, suggesting it was chaotic.

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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, making writing more engaging.

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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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'Her heart is a cold iron.'

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How can you tell if a phrase is a simile?

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If it uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, it is a simile.

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How can you tell if a phrase is a metaphor?

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If it makes a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as', it is a metaphor.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'