Similes VS 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 is like sunshine.'

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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 the comparison: 'Her hair was a flowing golden river streaming down her shoulders.'

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This is a metaphor comparing her hair to a flowing golden river.

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Identify the comparison: 'Sandy's soft voice was like music to my ears.'

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This is a simile comparing Sandy's voice to music using 'like'.

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Identify the comparison: 'Fluffy is a lion at heart.'

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This is a metaphor comparing Fluffy to a lion.

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In the simile 'You are as lovely as a rose', what two things are being compared?

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You and a rose.

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In the simile 'Life is like a roller coaster of experiences', what does life compare to?

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Life is compared to a roller coaster.

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What word is commonly used in similes?

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The words 'like' or 'as' are commonly used in similes.

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Can a metaphor use 'like' or 'as'?

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No, a metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'The stars were like diamonds in the sky.'