Similes, Metaphors, & Hyperboles

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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 is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'She is a shining star.'

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Metaphor

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He runs like the wind.'

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Simile

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Identify this figure of speech: 'I have a million things to do today.'

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Hyperbole

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons between two different things.

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How can hyperbole be used effectively in writing?

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Hyperbole can be used to create emphasis or to convey strong feelings in a humorous or dramatic way.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo.'