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

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Identify this figure of speech: 'Her smile was a ray of sunshine.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This is a simile.

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What does it mean when someone says, 'It's raining cats and dogs'?

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It means that it is raining very heavily.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help create vivid imagery for the reader.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'She is as busy as a bee.'

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This is a simile.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'The world is a stage.'

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What is an example of a simile?

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'He is as strong as an ox.'