Similes VS 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'.

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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, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the simile in the following sentence: 'She swims like a fish.'

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The simile is 'like a fish'.

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Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: 'Time is a thief.'

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The metaphor is 'Time is a thief'.

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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.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create deeper meanings and connections by suggesting that one thing embodies the qualities of another.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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'He is a lion in battle.'

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How can you differentiate between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor states that one thing is another without those words.

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What is being compared in the simile: 'He is as brave as a lion'?

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His bravery is being compared to that of a lion.