Similes & 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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify this example: 'The girl was as gentle as a lamb.'

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This is a simile.

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Identify this example: 'He is a timid mouse.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify this example: 'Mrs. Moss is a queen.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify this example: 'His face was as red as a beet.'

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This is a simile.

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Identify this example: 'His hands were sandpaper.'

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This is a metaphor.

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What word is used to compare things in a simile?

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The words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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

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Give an example of a simile.

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'She swims like a fish.'