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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'After we opened presents, our house was a disaster.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Several fireflies twinkled like tiny lights in the sky.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'When Santa returned from delivering presents he was as hungry as a horse.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The toy train's whistle sounded like a long, loud cry.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The North Pole is as cold as a freezer.'

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Simile

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable and engaging for the reader.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors provide a deeper meaning and can convey complex ideas in a more relatable way.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'