Similes & Metaphors

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What is a simile?

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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 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 whether the following is a simile, metaphor, or neither: 'The golden colors faded from the sky as the sun disappeared over the horizon.'

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Neither.

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Identify whether the following is a simile, metaphor, or neither: 'She is a bolt of lightning when she runs.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify whether the following is a simile, metaphor, or neither: 'She bounded outdoors into the winter wonderland of marshmallow covered hills.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify whether the following is a simile, metaphor, or neither: 'That box is as light as a feather.'

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Simile.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make comparisons that enhance understanding and engagement.

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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 is another.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo during recess.'