Simile and Metaphors

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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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'He is a couch potato'.

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Identify the simile: 'She is as thin as a toothpick.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare her thinness to a toothpick.

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Identify the metaphor: 'He is a night owl.'

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This is a metaphor because it describes someone who stays up late by comparing them to a night owl.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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Similes and metaphors enhance descriptions and help readers visualize concepts by making comparisons.

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Create a simile for 'He runs fast.'

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He runs like the wind.

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Create a metaphor for 'She is very smart.'

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She is a walking encyclopedia.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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Identify the simile: 'The stars shone like diamonds in the sky.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare stars to diamonds.

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Identify the metaphor: 'Time is a thief.'

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This is a metaphor because it suggests that time steals moments from our lives.