Similes and Metaphors

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two things that uses 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison of two things not using 'like' or 'as', stating that one thing is another.

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Identify this: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify this: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Simile.

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What does it mean when we say 'Time is a thief'?

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It is a metaphor suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.

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Identify this: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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Simile.

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What is personification?

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Giving human traits to non-human things.

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Identify this: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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Identify this: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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Personification.