Similes and Metaphors

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A comparison of two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as' is an example of a _____________.

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Simile

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During stressful situations, 'she is as cool as a cucumber'. Is this a simile or a metaphor?

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Simile

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A comparison of two unlike things without using the words 'like' or 'as' is an example of a _____________.

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Metaphor

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'She is on a rollercoaster of emotions.' What does this metaphor mean?

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She's having different types of feelings.

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'The band played as loud as a sonic boom.' Is this a simile or a metaphor?

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Simile

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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Identify the simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.' or 'Her smile was sunshine.'

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'