Similes and 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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'He runs like the wind.'

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The simile is 'like the wind', comparing his running speed to the wind.

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Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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The metaphor is 'a zoo', suggesting the classroom was chaotic.

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

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and making comparisons that help readers understand concepts better.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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How can you tell the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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What does the phrase 'busy as a bee' mean?

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It is a simile that means someone is very busy or active.

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What does the phrase 'the world is a stage' mean?

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It is a metaphor suggesting that life is like a play and we are all actors.