Simile or Metaphor?

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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 simile: 'She swims like a fish.'

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The phrase 'like a fish' is a simile comparing her swimming ability to that of a fish.

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Identify the metaphor: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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The phrase 'shining star' is a metaphor suggesting he stands out in the classroom.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy and active, similar to how bees are always working.

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What does the metaphor 'the world is a stage' imply?

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It suggests that life is like a play, and we all have roles to perform.

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Identify the simile: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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The phrase 'as bright as the sun' is a simile comparing her smile to the brightness of the sun.

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

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The phrase 'a zoo' is a metaphor indicating that the classroom was chaotic or noisy.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help readers visualize and understand concepts better.

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Give an example of a simile that describes speed.

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'He ran like the wind.'