Similes & 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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the comparison in this simile: 'She is as busy as a bee.'

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The comparison is between 'she' and 'a bee', suggesting she is very busy.

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

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The comparison is between 'the classroom' and 'a zoo', suggesting it was chaotic.

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What do we call a phrase that describes something in a way that is not literally true?

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A figure of speech.

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

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They make descriptions more vivid and help readers understand concepts better.

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Identify the simile: 'His smile was like sunshine.'

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The simile compares 'his smile' to 'sunshine', suggesting it is warm and bright.

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Identify the metaphor: 'Her heart is a cold stone.'

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The metaphor compares 'her heart' to 'a cold stone', suggesting she is unfeeling.

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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 compare, while a metaphor does not.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'The wind howled like a wolf.'