Simile or Metaphor

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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: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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Simile

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and help readers visualize concepts by making comparisons.

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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 equating one thing with another.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He runs like the wind.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The world is a stage.'

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Metaphor

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What is an example of a simile?

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'Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'He is a night owl.'