Similes and Metaphors

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares things without using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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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.'

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What do both similes and metaphors do?

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Both similes and metaphors compare things.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He is a night owl because he stays up late.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'She swims like a fish.'

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This is a simile.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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They make writing more vivid and help readers understand ideas better.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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What does it mean when we say 'Mikey waited in the cold until his fingers were icicles'?

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It means that Mikey waited for a very long time and got very cold.

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Which of the following is a metaphor? 'The camper was a chicken when he heard a growl.'

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This is a metaphor.