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'.

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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'.

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What does the simile 'as hungry as a bear' mean?

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It means someone is really hungry.

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How can you identify a simile in a sentence?

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Look for comparisons using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the metaphor 'His hair is flame red' imply?

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It implies that his hair is a very bright red color.

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

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They enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'She swims like a fish.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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What is the meaning of the simile 'as smooth as a baby's skin'?

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It means something is very smooth.

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Which is more direct: a simile or a metaphor?

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A metaphor is more direct because it states that one thing is another.