Metaphor and Simile

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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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Which figure of speech uses 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile.

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Which figure of speech does NOT use 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'She is as sweet as sugar.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors?

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To compare two things and create vivid imagery.

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Identify the simile: 'He runs like the wind' or 'He is the wind'.

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'He runs like the wind'.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The world is a stage' or 'The world is like a stage'.

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'The world is a stage'.

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What do similes and metaphors help us do?

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They help us understand and visualize ideas better.