Metaphors and Similes

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the following: 'Time is a thief.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the following: 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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Simile

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What does it mean when someone says, 'He has a heart of stone'?

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It means he is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings.

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Identify the following: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the following: 'He runs like the wind.'

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Simile

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What is the effect of using similes in poetry?

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They create vivid comparisons that enhance imagery and emotion.

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What do we call a phrase that says one thing but means another?

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A metaphor.