Simile or Metaphor?

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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, 'He 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 directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'She sings like an angel.'

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Simile

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

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and making comparisons that help readers understand concepts better.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a night owl.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The stars danced in the sky.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification (but often confused with metaphor).

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What is an example of a simile?

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'The water was as cold as ice.'