Metaphor/Simile

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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Identify the comparison in this metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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The classroom is being compared to a zoo, suggesting it was noisy and chaotic.

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Identify the comparison in this simile: 'She swims like a fish.'

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The comparison is between her swimming ability and a fish, suggesting she swims very well.

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What does the metaphor 'His words were music to my ears' mean?

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It means that his words were very pleasant or enjoyable to hear.

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What does the simile 'She is as busy as a bee' imply?

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It implies that she is very busy and active, just like a bee.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The world is a stage.'

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This metaphor suggests that life is like a performance and we all play roles.

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Identify the simile: 'He is as strong as an ox.'

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This simile compares his strength to that of an ox, indicating he is very strong.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and helping readers understand concepts in a relatable way.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes make descriptions more vivid and relatable by comparing one thing to another using 'like' or 'as'.