Simile and Metaphor

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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: 'She swims like a fish.'

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The comparison is between 'she' and 'a fish', highlighting her swimming ability.

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Identify the comparison in this metaphor: 'The world is a stage.'

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The comparison is between 'the world' and 'a stage', suggesting that life is like a performance.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help readers visualize concepts by making comparisons.

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Simile or Metaphor? 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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Metaphor.

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Simile or Metaphor? 'Her laughter was like music to my ears.'

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Simile.

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What do we mean when we say 'the classroom was a zoo'?

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It means the classroom was chaotic and noisy, comparing it to a zoo.

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What does the metaphor 'the road was a ribbon of moonlight' suggest?

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It suggests that the road was bright and beautiful, like a ribbon illuminated by moonlight.

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Identify the two things being compared in this simile: 'He is as strong as an ox.'

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He and an ox.