Simile and Metaphor

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'She is 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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief.'

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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 does not.

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Identify the following: 'He is a lion in battle.' Is it a simile or a metaphor?

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It is a metaphor.

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What does it mean when someone says they are 'on a roller coaster of emotions'?

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It means they are experiencing a wide range of emotions, often changing rapidly.

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Identify the simile in the following sentence: 'She runs like the wind.'

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The simile is 'like the wind'.

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What does the phrase 'boiling mad' mean?

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It means extremely angry.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The classroom was a zoo.' Is it a simile or a metaphor?

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It is a metaphor.