Similes and Metaphors Week 18

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'She 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 makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify the simile: 'The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare stars to diamonds.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean when we say 'He has a heart of stone'?

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This is a metaphor meaning that he is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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Complete the simile: 'As brave as a ____.'

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lion.

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Complete the simile: 'She swims like a ____.'

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fish.

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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 and understand concepts better.

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Identify the simile: 'The wind howled like a wolf.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare the wind to a wolf.

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Identify the metaphor: 'He is a shining star in our class.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares him to a star, suggesting he stands out.