Literal, Figurative, Simile, and Metaphor

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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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What does 'figurative language' mean?
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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, and idioms.
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What does 'literal language' mean?
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Literal language means taking words in their most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration. For example, 'The cat is on the mat' is literal.
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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'
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The simile is 'like sunshine'.
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Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'
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The metaphor is 'a shining star'.
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What is an example of figurative language?
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An example of figurative language is 'It's raining cats and dogs,' which means it's raining heavily.
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