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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things without using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Do metaphors use the words 'like' or 'as'? (Answer yes or no)

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No

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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'.

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Which of the following is a metaphor: 'Her eyes are like diamonds' or 'Her eyes are diamonds'?

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'Her eyes are diamonds' is a metaphor.

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What type of noun is 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'?

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'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' is a proper noun.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, such as 'city' or 'dog'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or thing, such as 'New York' or 'Sarah'.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'The stars are like diamonds in the sky'.

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What does it mean when we say a phrase is figurative?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.