Similes and Metaphors

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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 without using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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

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This means that he was very brave, comparing his bravery to that of 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 if this is a simile or metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify if this is a simile or metaphor: 'She sings like an angel.'

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Simile.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons between two unlike things.

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Why do writers use similes and metaphors?

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Writers use similes and metaphors to create vivid imagery and to express ideas in a more relatable way.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The stars danced in the sky.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as fast as lightning.'

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Simile.