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'. 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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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How do similes and metaphors enhance writing?

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They create vivid imagery and help readers understand concepts by relating them to familiar ideas.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The world is a stage.'

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What is the purpose of using similes in poetry?

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Similes help to create imagery and express emotions in a relatable way.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in poetry?

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Metaphors convey deeper meanings and connections between different ideas.

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

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This simile compares his running speed to the wind.

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

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This metaphor suggests that the classroom was chaotic, like a zoo.

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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.