Similes and Metaphors Review

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

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

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

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What does it mean when we say 'His heart is a stone'?

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It means that he is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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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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Give an example of a simile.

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'She swims like a fish.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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

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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'The wind howled like a wolf.'

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The simile is 'like a wolf'.