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

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Identify this: 'He is a shining star.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares a person to a star without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify this: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is a metaphor because it gives the wind human qualities.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons and create vivid imagery.

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Identify this: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare her smile to the sun.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is language that means more than what the words say, often used to create imagery or express ideas in creative ways.

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Identify this: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors?

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The purpose is to create vivid images in the reader's mind and to express ideas in a more imaginative way.

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Identify this: 'She runs like the wind.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare her running to the wind.