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'. 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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What does the metaphor 'Eben has butterflies in his stomach' mean?

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It means Eben is feeling nervous and maybe excited.

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True or False: A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

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True

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Simile or Metaphor? 'My brother was boiling mad.'

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Metaphor

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Simile or Metaphor? 'He is a walking dictionary.'

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Metaphor

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Simile or Metaphor? 'My big brother is a couch potato.'

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Metaphor

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

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They enhance descriptions and help readers visualize concepts by making comparisons.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like the sun shining bright.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo during recess.'