Metaphors and Similes

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, suggesting that one thing is another.

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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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Identify the key difference between a metaphor and a simile.

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The key difference is that a simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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Give an example of a simile.

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She is as brave as a lion.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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What does it mean when someone says 'He is a night owl'?

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

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In the sentence 'The stars are diamonds in the sky', what figure of speech is used?

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Metaphor.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' imply?

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It implies that someone is very busy and active.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help create vivid imagery.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification.