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 simile: 'The stars were like diamonds in the sky.'

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The simile compares stars to diamonds using 'like'.

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Identify the metaphor: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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The metaphor describes a student as a 'shining star', implying he stands out.

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What does 'like two peas in a pod' mean?

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It means that two people are very similar or have a close relationship.

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Which of the following is NOT a simile: 'She runs like the wind' or 'She is a fast runner'?

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'She is a fast runner' is NOT a simile.

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

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They make descriptions more vivid and help readers understand ideas better.

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Identify the simile: 'He was as cool as a cucumber.'

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This simile compares someone's calmness to a cucumber.

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

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This metaphor suggests that the classroom was chaotic, like a zoo.

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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 compare, while a metaphor states that one thing is another.