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, '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 by stating that one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a walking dictionary.'

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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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Identify the figure of speech: 'That box is as light as a feather.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He exhaled slowly, each breath as ragged as a bumpy brick road.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'My life is a dream.'

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Metaphor

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions by creating vivid imagery and making comparisons that help readers understand concepts better.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and connections between ideas, allowing readers to see one thing in terms of another.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'