Simile and Metaphor

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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, 'He runs like the wind.'

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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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Identify the figure of speech: 'She's as brave as a lion.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The world is a stage.'

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Metaphor

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and helping readers understand concepts by relating them to familiar ideas.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a shining star.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'He has a heart of stone.'

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How can you tell the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor states that one thing is another without those words.