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'. 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 key difference between similes and metaphors.

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The key difference is that similes use 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons, while metaphors do not.

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Example of a simile: 'She swims like a fish.' What is being compared?

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The way she swims is being compared to a fish's swimming ability.

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Example of a metaphor: 'He is a shining star.' What does this imply?

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It implies that he stands out or is very special, not that he is literally a star.

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What does it mean when we say 'Life is a journey'?

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It means that life is full of experiences and changes, similar to traveling on a journey.

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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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The simile is 'as bright as the sun', comparing her smile to the brightness of the sun.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help readers visualize and understand concepts better.

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Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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The metaphor is 'the classroom was a zoo', suggesting it was noisy and chaotic.

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What does the metaphor 'He has a heart of stone' mean?

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It means he is emotionally cold or unfeeling.