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 makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the key word in a simile.

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The key word in a simile is either 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the key word in a metaphor.

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A metaphor does not use specific key words; it directly states that one thing is another.

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What does it mean when we say 'the classroom was a zoo'?

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This is a metaphor that suggests the classroom was chaotic or noisy, comparing it to a zoo.

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What does it mean when we say 'the boy was as fast as a cheetah'?

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This is a simile that compares the boy's speed to that of a cheetah using 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'He is a shining star in the classroom'.

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How can you tell if a sentence is a simile?

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A sentence is a simile if it uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.

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How can you tell if a sentence is a metaphor?

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A sentence is a metaphor if it states that one thing is another without using 'like' or 'as'.