Simile or 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 this figure of speech: 'The stars are diamonds in the sky.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This is a simile.

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What do similes and metaphors help us do?

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They help us create vivid images and comparisons in our writing.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'She is as sweet as sugar.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'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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If it uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, it is a simile.

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How can you tell if a sentence is a metaphor?

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If it states that one thing is another thing without using 'like' or 'as', it is a metaphor.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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To make descriptions more interesting and relatable.