ELA Review

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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 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'She is 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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Identify the difference between simile and metaphor.

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'He runs like the wind.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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What does it mean when we say 'The stars were diamonds in the nighttime sky'?

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This is a metaphor that suggests the stars are bright and beautiful, comparing them to diamonds.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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The simile is 'as bright as the sun'.