similes 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'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a simile: 'He is as brave as a lion.' What does this mean?

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This means that he is very brave, just like a lion.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

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This means that time can take away moments from our lives, just like a thief takes things.

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Identify the simile: 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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This compares her smile to sunshine using 'like', making it a simile.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This compares the classroom to a zoo, suggesting it was chaotic, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What do we use to identify a simile?

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We look for the words 'like' or 'as' in the comparison.

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What do we use to identify a metaphor?

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We look for a direct comparison without 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a simile: 'She sings like an angel.' What does this mean?

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This means she sings very beautifully, comparing her voice to that of an angel.

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Example of a metaphor: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.' What does this mean?

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This means he stands out and is very talented or bright, without using 'like' or 'as'.