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, '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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'It's raining cats and dogs.'

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Metaphor.

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What does the metaphor 'Mrs. Jones has an army of children' mean?

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It means Mrs. Jones has a lot of children.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The pillow was a cloud.'

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Metaphor.

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Which sentence contains a metaphor? 'Dad is going to replace his old dinosaur computer.'

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This sentence contains a metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Tears rolled down her cheeks like a river.'

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Simile.

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What does the simile 'as dry as a bone' mean?

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It means very dry.

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

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They enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor.