SIMILES AND IDIOMS

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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 an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'kick the bucket' means to die.

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Complete the simile: As slow as ______.

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a snail.

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Complete the simile: As big as ______.

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a giant.

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Complete the simile: As sweet as ______.

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sugar.

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Complete the simile: Scooby Doo was so scared he was shaking like a ____________?

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Leaf.

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Complete the simile: As sly as ______.

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a fox.

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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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What is the purpose of using idioms in language?

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Idioms add color and expressiveness to language, often conveying complex ideas in a simple way.

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Give an example of a common idiom.

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'Break the ice' means to initiate conversation in a social setting.