Similes, Metaphors, and 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, 'She swims like a fish.'

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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: 'You are the apple of my eye.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'His arms dangled a mile out of his sleeves.'

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Hyperbole

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He was flat as a pancake after Ella pinned him on the wall.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Maggie can swim like a fish.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'This work is going to take me years to finish,' said Rob.

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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 comparisons that enhance understanding and engagement.

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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.