Similes & Metaphors

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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, '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 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 are like diamonds in the sky.'

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The stars are like diamonds in the sky.

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Identify the metaphor: 'He has a heart of stone.'

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He has a heart of stone.

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What does it mean when someone says, 'She is on a roller coaster of emotions'?

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It means she is experiencing a lot of different feelings, often changing quickly.

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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: 'He runs like the wind.'

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He runs like the wind.

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

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The classroom was a zoo.

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What two things are being compared in the simile: 'Her smile is as bright as the sun.'?

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Her smile and the sun.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'Life is a journey' is an example of a metaphor.