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, '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 by stating that one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a walking dictionary.'

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Metaphor.

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Complete the simile: 'As cold as _______.'

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ice.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'I just can't seem to wake up. I'm a zombie today.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'That test was a piece of cake.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'She bounded outdoors into the winter wonderland of marshmallow covered hills.'

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Metaphor.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and make comparisons clearer, helping readers visualize concepts.

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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 one thing is another.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'