metaphors, similes and idioms

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, suggesting a similarity between the two.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Example of a simile: 'as brave as a lion'. What does it mean?

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It means someone is very brave.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief'. What does it imply?

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It suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?

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To reveal a secret or disclose information.

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What does the idiom 'fish out of water' mean?

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To feel uncomfortable or out of place.

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What does the idiom 'the early bird gets the worm' mean?

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The first person to act will have an advantage.

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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 make a comparison, while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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Example of an idiom: 'kick the bucket'. What does it mean?

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It means to die.