Similes and Metaphors

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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This is a metaphor, as it describes stars in a way that suggests they are performing an action.

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

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This is a simile, as it compares his running speed to the wind using 'like'.

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

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The main difference is that a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Her voice was music to his ears.'

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'He is as strong as an ox.'

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What does it mean to say someone is 'a chicken'?

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This is a metaphor meaning that the person is scared or cowardly.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor, suggesting that the classroom was chaotic and noisy.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'She is as busy as a bee.'

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This is a simile, comparing her busyness to that of a bee using 'as'.