Simile and 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'.

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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 by stating that one is the other.

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Identify the key word used in similes.

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The key words used in similes are 'like' and 'as'.

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Identify the key characteristic of a metaphor.

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A metaphor states that one thing is another, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What do both similes and metaphors do?

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Both similes and metaphors compare things.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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She swims like a fish.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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

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They enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery.

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True or False: A simile can be a metaphor.

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False. A simile is a specific type of comparison that uses 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not.

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What is the effect of using a metaphor in a sentence?

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It creates a stronger connection between the two things being compared.