Simile and Metaphor (1)

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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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What does it mean when someone says, 'I felt like a butterfly'?

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It means the person felt light, free, and happy, similar to how a butterfly moves.

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What does the phrase 'built like a bear' imply about someone?

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It implies that the person is strong, broad, and muscular.

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What does it mean to say 'You are grinning like a raccoon'?

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It means the person has a big, possibly sneaky smile.

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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 a direct comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the metaphor 'My heart was a hot air balloon' suggest?

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It suggests that the narrator felt very happy and uplifted.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo'.