Simile and Metaphor Review #2

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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, 'He 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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'His face was a cold stone that I could not read.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Tom is like a computer when he does his math.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The cat’s fur was a blanket of warmth.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'My heart was a lonely desert when my friend moved away.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'George was lightning as he ran the race.'

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Simile

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

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The main difference is that a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'The world is a stage.'