Simile vs Metaphor

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What is a Simile?

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A comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Brady's father is a bear in the morning.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The motion sickness hit the sailor as fast as lightning.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The streetlights were as bright as stars.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The frosting on the cake is as sweet as my baby sister.'

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Simile

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What is the main difference between a Simile and a Metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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Give an example of a Simile.

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'Her smile is like the sun.'

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Give an example of a Metaphor.

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'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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What does it mean when we say 'Time is a thief'?

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It means that time steals moments from our lives, just like a thief would steal.