Metaphors and Similes

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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 the sun.'

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The snow is a blanket covering the streets.'

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Metaphor

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Identify this figure of speech: 'His heart is as cold as ice.'

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Simile

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Identify this figure of speech: 'My sister's new boyfriend is a clown.'

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Metaphor

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He was a statue on the stage.'

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Metaphor

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The sandbox was like a lagoon after the rain.'

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Simile

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes make descriptions more expressive and relatable by comparing one thing to another in a way that is easy to visualize.

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Give an example of a metaphor in everyday language.

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'He has a heart of stone.'