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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Identify the key word in a simile.

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The key words in a simile are 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the key word in a metaphor.

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A metaphor does not use specific key words; it directly states that one thing is another.

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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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What does the metaphor 'the classroom was a zoo' imply?

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It implies that the classroom was chaotic or noisy, like a zoo.

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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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How can similes and metaphors enhance writing?

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They make descriptions more vivid and help readers visualize ideas.

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What is the difference between similes and metaphors?

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Similes use 'like' or 'as' to compare, while metaphors state that one thing is another.