Simile and 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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor, comparing the chaotic classroom to a zoo.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is a simile, comparing her smile to the brightness of the sun using 'as'.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons and create vivid imagery.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Identify the two things being compared: 'He is as fast as a cheetah.'

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The two things being compared are 'he' and 'a cheetah'.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Identify the two things being compared: 'Life is a journey.'

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The two things being compared are 'life' and 'a journey'.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What does the simile 'as cool as a cucumber' mean?

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It means to be very calm and relaxed, especially in a stressful situation.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What does the metaphor 'She has a heart of stone' imply?

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It implies that she is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is a personification, giving the wind human-like qualities.

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