Christmas Simile 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'. For example, 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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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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Give an example of a simile related to Christmas.

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'The snow fell like a blanket covering the ground.'

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Give an example of a metaphor related to Christmas.

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'Christmas is a time of joy and magic.'

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What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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The main difference is that a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The stars are diamonds in the sky.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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This is a simile.

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What does it mean when we say 'The Christmas tree was a beacon of light'?

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This is a metaphor suggesting that the Christmas tree brings hope and joy.

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What does it mean when we say 'The children were like little elves on Christmas morning'?

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This is a simile comparing children's excitement to that of elves.

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Create a simile using 'as' related to Christmas.

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'The lights twinkled as stars in the night sky.'