Similes

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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'.

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Identify the words used in a simile.

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The words used in a simile are 'like' and 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

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True or False? A simile compares two things.

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True

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What does the simile 'sick as a dog' mean?

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It means someone is very sick.

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Which is a simile? 'He runs like the wind' or 'He is a fast runner'?

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'He runs like the wind' is a simile.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes make descriptions more vivid and help readers understand ideas better.

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Fill in the blank: A simile compares two things using the words ____ or ____.

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like, as

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What is the simile in this sentence? 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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The simile is 'as brave as a lion'.

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True or False? Similes can only compare living things.

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False, similes can compare anything.