Similies

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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'.

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Give an example of a simile using 'like'.

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Her smile was like sunshine.

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Give an example of a simile using 'as'.

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He is as brave as a lion.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and help readers visualize comparisons.

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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.'

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'like diamonds' is the simile comparing stars to diamonds.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy or active.

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Create a simile to describe someone who is very happy.

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She was as happy as a clam.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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Provide a simile that describes something very cold.

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It was as cold as ice.

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What does the simile 'as light as a feather' imply?

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It implies that something is very light in weight.