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 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: 'The stars are diamonds in the sky.'

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Metaphor

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Identify this figure of speech: 'She swims like a fish.'

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Simile

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What does 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy, similar to how bees are always working.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'His words were music to my ears.'

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Metaphor

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

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Personification (but also a metaphor for the gentle sound of the wind).

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

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They help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more engaging.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'She is a shining star in the classroom.'

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Metaphor

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He is as strong as an ox.'

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Simile