similes 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, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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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 figure of speech: 'Her tears shone in the night like the lights of the station wagon.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'After the walk through the desert, Kim’s tongue felt dry as a bone.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The assignment was a breeze.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'My brother was boiling mad.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The city is a sea of sadness.'

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Metaphor

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make comparisons that enhance understanding and emotional impact.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by suggesting that one thing is another.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'The wind howled like a wolf.'