Simile/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'.

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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.

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Identify the comparison in the phrase: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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The comparison is between 'smile' and 'sunshine'.

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Identify the comparison in the phrase: 'Time is a thief.'

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The comparison is between 'time' and 'thief'.

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

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They enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery, making the writing more engaging.

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Identify the type of figurative language: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify the type of figurative language: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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This is a simile.

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

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It implies that the classroom was chaotic and noisy, comparing it to a zoo.

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Identify the comparison in the phrase: 'She danced like a butterfly.'

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The comparison is between 'she' and 'a butterfly'.

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What is the difference between similes and metaphors?

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Similes use 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while metaphors do not.