Similes

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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 does 'as brave as a lion' mean?

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It means someone is very brave.

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What does 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy.

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What does 'like a fish out of water' mean?

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It means someone feels uncomfortable or out of place.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid images and comparisons to make writing more interesting.

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True or False? A simile can use the word 'like'.

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True.

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True or False? A simile compares two things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: A simile compares two things using the words ____ or ____.

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like, as

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Is the following sentence a simile? 'He runs like the wind.'

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Yes.

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What does 'as light as a feather' mean?

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It means something is very light.