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 directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a walking dictionary.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He exhaled slowly, each breath as ragged as a bumpy brick road.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'My mother's hair is as soft as a cloud.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'That kitten was a ball of evil wrapped up in a sack of feline fur.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The golden colors faded from the sky as the sun disappeared over the horizon.'

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Neither

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions by creating vivid imagery and making comparisons that help readers understand the subject better.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by suggesting that one thing embodies the qualities of another.

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Can a simile be used to create humor? Give an example.

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Yes, similes can create humor. For example, 'He runs like a turtle on roller skates.'