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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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as fast as a cheetah.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The world is a stage.'

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Metaphor

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What does the phrase 'couch potato' mean?

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It is a metaphor for a person who is lazy and spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, often watching TV.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was a ray of sunshine.'

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Metaphor

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

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Personification (not a simile or metaphor, but related to figurative language).

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

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They enhance descriptions and help create vivid imagery, making the writing more engaging.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Life is like a box of chocolates.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He has a heart of stone.'

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Metaphor