similes metaphors

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What is a simile?

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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 figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify the simile: 'She swims like a fish.' or 'She is a fish in the water.'

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'She swims like a fish.' is a simile.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The world is a stage.' or 'The world is like a stage.'

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'The world is a stage.' is a metaphor.

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What does it mean when we say 'He has a heart of stone'?

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It means that he is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help create vivid imagery in the reader's mind.

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Complete the simile: 'As busy as a ____.'

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bee.

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Complete the metaphor: 'He is a ____ of knowledge.'

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fountain.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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Identify the simile: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.' or 'Her smile was the sun.'

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.' is a simile.