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 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 makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'He ran like the wind.'

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Simile

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What does it mean when someone says 'She has a heart of stone'?

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It means she is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Simile

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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 for the reader.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'The world is a stage.'

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Metaphor

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What does the phrase 'fishing for compliments' mean?

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It means trying to get someone to say nice things about you.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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Metaphor