Similes and 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'.

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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'.

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Identify the key word in a simile.

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The key words in a simile are 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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She is as brave as a lion.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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What does it mean when we say 'the world is a stage'?

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This is a metaphor suggesting that life is like a play and we are all actors.

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How can you identify a simile in a sentence?

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Look for comparisons using 'like' or 'as'.

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How can you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

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Look for direct comparisons without 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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They enhance descriptions and make writing more vivid and imaginative.

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Is 'the classroom was a zoo' a simile or a metaphor?

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It is a metaphor.