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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Give an example of a simile.

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"Her smile was like sunshine."

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What two things are compared in the simile: 'The crab was like a dancing pair of scissors'?

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Crab and dancing scissors.

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Is the sentence 'My brother was a faster runner than I was' a simile?

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No, it is not a simile.

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What two things are compared in the simile: 'Her diary was like her best friend'?

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Diary and her best friend.

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What does the simile 'I am as hungry as a bear' compare?

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It compares 'I' and 'bear'.

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What does the simile 'That girl is as tough as nails' mean?

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It means that the girl is very strong or resilient.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable.

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Identify the simile: 'He runs like the wind.'

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The simile compares his running speed to the wind.

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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 compare, while a metaphor states that one thing is another.