Similes and 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 without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What does it mean when we say 'It was raining cats and dogs'?

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This is an idiomatic expression meaning it was raining very heavily.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'She danced like a butterfly in flight.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare her dancing to a butterfly.

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

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This is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo without using 'like' or 'as'.

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True or False: Similes and metaphors are the same thing.

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False. Similes use 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while metaphors do not.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help create vivid imagery in the reader's mind.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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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 makes a direct comparison without those words.