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, 'She 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 makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He is a shining star.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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This is a simile.

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What does it mean when we say 'the classroom was a zoo'?

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This is a metaphor indicating that the classroom was chaotic or noisy.

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What does it mean when we say 'the wind whispered through the trees'?

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This is a personification, but it also uses a metaphor to suggest the gentle sound of the wind.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The world is a stage.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This is a simile.

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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 for the reader.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.'