Simile and Metaphor Review

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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, 'He runs like the wind.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'Zack is like a rocket on his bike.'

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The simile is 'like a rocket'.

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Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'He was a lion in the fight.'

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The metaphor is 'He was a lion'.

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What word is used to indicate a simile?

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The words 'like' or 'as' are used to indicate a simile.

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

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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In the phrase 'The boy said that the man was a mountain', what type of figurative language is used?

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This phrase uses a metaphor.

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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.