Similes, Metaphor, & Hyperbole

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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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The storm was a roaring lion in the night.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The dancer was a whirlwind on stage.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The bottom of the waterfall was a sink full of soapsuds.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'My dog is a mop with legs.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The moment lasted a lifetime.'

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Hyperbole

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable by comparing unfamiliar things to familiar ones.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by suggesting that one thing is another.