Similes, Metaphors and Idioms

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike 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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'She swims like a fish.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The world is a stage.'

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Give an example of an idiom.

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'Break the ice' means to initiate conversation in a social setting.

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How do you identify a simile in a sentence?

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Look for the words 'like' or 'as' that indicate a comparison between two things.

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How do you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

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A metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as' and states that one thing is another.

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How do you identify an idiom in a sentence?

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An idiom often has a meaning that cannot be understood from the individual words.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable.