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 unlike 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 compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Do similes use 'like' or 'as'?

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Yes, similes use 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons.

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Do metaphors use 'like' or 'as'?

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No, metaphors do not use 'like' or 'as'.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors compare two or more things.

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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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'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors?

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They enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and making comparisons that help readers understand concepts better.

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Identify the simile: 'The wind howled like a wolf.'

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This sentence uses 'like' to compare the wind to a wolf.

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

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This sentence compares the classroom to a zoo without using 'like' or 'as'.