Similes and Metaphors 2023

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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, '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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What does the simile 'as hungry as a bear recently awakened from hibernation' mean?

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It means someone is really hungry.

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What does it mean if someone has a 'wooden face'?

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It means they look serious.

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Identify whether 'she is as cool as a cucumber' is a simile or a metaphor.

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It is a simile.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and help readers visualize comparisons.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind'.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo'.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor does not.

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What does the simile 'as loud as a sonic boom' imply?

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It implies that something is extremely loud.