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 busy as a bee'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes something by saying it is something else, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Simile

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons and create vivid imagery.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification (not a simile or metaphor, but related to figurative language).

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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They enhance descriptions and help readers visualize concepts more clearly.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'She was as brave as a lion.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The world is a stage.'

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Metaphor