Similes and Metaphors

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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, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is 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 figure of speech: 'Mark's voice is velvet.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Cindy is a fish when she swims.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Tom is like a computer when he does his math.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The cat's fur was a blanket of warmth.'

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Metaphor

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What two things are being compared in the phrase 'The cat's fur was a blanket of warmth'?

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Fur and blanket

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

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Similes and metaphors enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery, making writing more engaging.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her hair flowed like a river.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'He is a lion in battle.'