Simile & Metaphor

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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 comparison in the simile: 'The stars are like diamonds in the sky.'

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The stars are being compared to diamonds.

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Identify the comparison in the metaphor: 'He is a lion in battle.'

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He is being compared to a lion, suggesting bravery.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help create vivid imagery for the reader.

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Identify whether the following is a simile or metaphor: 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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Simile.

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Identify whether the following is a simile or metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy and active.

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What does the metaphor 'He has a heart of stone' imply?

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It implies that he is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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Create a simile for speed.

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As fast as lightning.