Simile and Metaphor

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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Identify the two things being compared: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Her smile and sunshine.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Identify the metaphor: 'Time is a thief.'

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Time is being compared to a thief.

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Which is a simile? 'He is as brave as a lion.' or 'He is a lion.'

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'He is as brave as a lion.' is a simile.

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What do we call a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'?

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A metaphor.

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Identify the simile: 'The clouds were fluffy like cotton candy.'

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'Fluffy like cotton candy' is a simile.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes create vivid imagery and help readers understand comparisons.

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Complete the simile: 'She swims like a ____.'

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fish.

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Identify the two things being compared: 'His words were a soothing balm.'

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His words and a soothing balm.