Simile and Metaphors

Create a metaphor using the following prompt: 'Life is a journey.'

• Life is a puzzle.

• Life is a prison.

• Life is a rollercoaster.

• Life is a nightmare.

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Differentiate between a simile and a metaphor with examples.

• A simile is always a positive comparison, while a metaphor can be positive or negative.

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare three things, while a metaphor directly refers to one thing as another.

• A simile involves comparing two unrelated things, while a metaphor involves comparing two related things.

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor directly refers to one thing as another.

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Explain how similes and metaphors impact the reader's understanding of a text.

• Similes and metaphors make the text less engaging for readers

• Similes and metaphors enhance the reader's comprehension by providing descriptive comparisons that evoke sensory experiences and emotions.

• Similes and metaphors have no impact on the reader's understanding of a text

• Similes and metaphors confuse readers by introducing irrelevant comparisons

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Provide an example of how you would use a simile in a descriptive paragraph.

• The flowers were as red as a strawberry in the garden.

• The waves crashed against the shore like a lion roaring.

• The clouds were fluffy like cotton candy in the sky.

• The sun shone brightly, similar to a flashlight in the dark.

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Explain the importance of using similes and metaphors in creative writing.

• Similes and metaphors in creative writing confuse readers and hinder understanding.

• Similes and metaphors in creative writing help create vivid imagery, make abstract concepts concrete, and engage the reader's imagination.

• Similes and metaphors in creative writing are distracting and unnecessary.

• Using similes and metaphors in creative writing limits the reader's imagination.

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Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The snow is a white blanket.

• He is as brave as a lion.

• She swims like a fish.

• They fought like cats and dogs.

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Identify the simile in the following sentences.

• Time is money.

• Her cheeks are red like a rose.

• He has a heart of stone.

• Life is a highway.

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How do metaphors differ from similes in terms of their construction?

• Metaphors compare two things without using any specific words, while similes use 'like' or 'as'.

• Metaphors and similes both use 'like' or 'as' for comparisons.

• Similes compare two things directly, while metaphors use a story to compare.

• There is no difference in construction between metaphors and similes.

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