Similies & Metaphors

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor compares two or more things without using 'as', 'like', etc.

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What is a simile?

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A simile compares two things using 'as' or 'like'.

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How does Mr. Kim feel about metaphors compared to similes?

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Mr. Kim likes metaphors more than similes.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'Time is a thief.'

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What does it mean when someone says 'clean as a whistle'?

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It means very clean.

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Can a sentence be both a simile and a metaphor?

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No, a sentence can only be one or the other.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in language?

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To create vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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

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Is 'Mr. Kim's classroom is beautiful' a simile or a metaphor?

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It is neither; it is a simple descriptive sentence.