Simile vs 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, 'Her smile was 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 by stating that one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'She had great masses of golden hair and eyes like pale sapphires.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The sun was a toddler... refusing to go to bed.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Love is an open door.'

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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 and create vivid imagery by comparing one thing to another, making the writing more relatable and engaging.

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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 suggesting that one thing embodies the qualities of another.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.'