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'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a simile: 'The boy was as quick as lightning.' What does this mean?

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It means the boy was very fast, comparing his speed to lightning.

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Example of a metaphor: 'The mom was a busy bee.' What does this mean?

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It means the mom was very busy, comparing her activity to that of a bee.

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Identify the simile: 'The children ran like ripples through water.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare the children running to ripples.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The detective listened to her tales with a wooden face.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the detective's expression to wood, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Complete the simile: 'The girl was as pale as a ____.'

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ghost.

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What do we use to identify a simile?

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We look for the words 'like' or 'as' in the comparison.

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What do we use to identify a metaphor?

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We look for a direct comparison without 'like' or 'as'.

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True or False: 'He is a lion in battle' is a metaphor.

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True.