Simile & Metaphor

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike 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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors?

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They help create vivid imagery and make writing more expressive.

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Identify the simile: 'He runs like the wind.'

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'He runs like the wind.' is the simile.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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'The classroom was a zoo.' is the metaphor.

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What word is often used in similes?

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'Like' or 'as'.

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True or False: Similes can only compare two things that are similar.

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False. Similes compare two unlike things.

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Fill in the blank: 'Her hair is as soft as ______.'

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'Her hair is as soft as silk.'