Similes 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, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the comparison in the simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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The comparison is between 'her smile' and 'sunshine'.

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

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The comparison is between 'the classroom' and 'a zoo'.

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What word is commonly used in similes?

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'Like' or 'as'.

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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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Give an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Her heart is a cold iron.'

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How can you tell if a sentence is a simile?

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If it uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, it is a simile.

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How can you tell if a sentence is a metaphor?

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If it states that one thing is another without using 'like' or 'as', it is a metaphor.