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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the following: 'The stars are diamonds in the sky.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify the following: 'He is as fast as a cheetah.'

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This is a simile.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy or active.

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What does the metaphor 'the classroom was a zoo' imply?

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It implies that the classroom was chaotic or noisy.

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Identify the simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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This is a simile.

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Identify the metaphor: 'He has a heart of stone.'

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This is a metaphor.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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They enhance descriptions and make comparisons more vivid and relatable.

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What does the simile 'as cool as a cucumber' mean?

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It means someone is very calm and relaxed.