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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Identify the figurative language: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor, comparing the chaotic classroom to a zoo.

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Identify the figurative language: 'He is a shining star.'

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This is a metaphor, suggesting that he stands out like a star.

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What does 'as flat as a pancake' mean?

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This is a simile that describes something very flat, comparing it to a pancake.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors?

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They enhance writing by creating vivid images and making comparisons that help readers understand concepts better.

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Identify the figurative language: 'She sings like an angel.'

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This is a simile, comparing her singing to that of an angel using 'like'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, like 'kick the bucket' meaning to die.

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Identify the figurative language: 'He has a heart of stone.'

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This is a metaphor, suggesting he is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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What is 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.