Similes and Metaphors

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is comparing two different things NOT using like or as.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is comparing two things using like or as.

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What does it mean when we say 'My dad is a bear in the morning'?

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It means my dad is grumpy in the morning.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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Fourth-grade has the heart of a lion.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language means more than what the words say.

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What is an example of a simile?

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Her hair was as yellow as the sun.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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Time is a thief.

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Is 'He is as brave as a lion' a simile or a metaphor?

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It is a simile.

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Is 'My brother is a night owl' a simile or a metaphor?

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It is a metaphor.

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What does 'The classroom was a zoo' mean?

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It means the classroom was very noisy and chaotic.