Similes & 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'. 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 by stating that one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the comparison in the simile: 'She is as fast as a cheetah.'

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The comparison is between 'she' and 'a cheetah', indicating that she is very fast.

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

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The comparison is between 'the classroom' and 'a zoo', suggesting that the classroom was chaotic.

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

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and helping readers understand concepts by relating them to familiar ideas.

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Complete the simile: 'He is as brave as _____.'

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a lion.

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Complete the metaphor: 'Her smile is a _____.'

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sunshine.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'The stars shone like diamonds in the sky.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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'He has a heart of stone.'