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 makes a direct comparison between two different things by saying one thing is another. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'She sings like an angel.'

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Simile

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True or False: Similes and metaphors are both used to create vivid imagery in writing.

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True

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What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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The main difference is that a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'He is as fast as a cheetah.'

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Simile

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Identify if the following is a simile or metaphor: 'Her heart is a cold iron.'

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Metaphor

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True or False: A simile can be used to make a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

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False

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What does it mean when we say 'He has a heart of gold'?

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It is a metaphor meaning he is very kind and generous.