Grade 5: Simile and 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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the simile: 'She swims like a fish.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare her swimming to a fish.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean when someone is described as a 'night owl'?

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It means that the person stays up late and is active during the night.

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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 in the reader's mind.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'He is as fast as lightning.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Her heart is a cold iron.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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Identify the simile: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare bravery to a lion.