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 unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Do metaphors use 'like' or 'as'?

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No, metaphors do not use 'like' or 'as'.

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Which of the following is a metaphor? 'She is a peacock because she loves the attention.'

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This statement is a metaphor because it compares a person to a peacock without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Which one of the following IS a simile? 'Her hair was like snow.'

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This statement is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare hair to snow.

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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 does not.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Juliet is the sun.' This is a metaphor comparing Juliet to the sun.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.' This is a simile comparing his running speed to the wind.

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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, such as 'kick the bucket' meaning to die.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'