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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Why do we use similes and metaphors in talking or writing?

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To create vivid and interesting pictures in our minds.

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Identify the simile: 'He runs like the wind.' or 'He is a lion.'

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'He runs like the wind.' is a simile.

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Identify the metaphor: 'Her heart is gold.' or 'She is as bright as a star.'

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'Her heart is gold.' is a metaphor.

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

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It means someone is very busy or active.

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What does the metaphor 'The world is a stage' imply?

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It implies that life is like a performance and we all have roles to play.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'The clouds were like cotton candy in the sky.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Her voice was music to his ears.'

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What is the purpose of using figurative language like similes and metaphors?

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To enhance writing and make it more expressive and relatable.