Task Cards U2 W5 Simile 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, '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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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'My older brother is as slow as a tortoise in the mornings.'

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The simile is 'as slow as a tortoise'.

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Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'I’ll give you a hand with your space project.'

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The metaphor is 'give you a hand', meaning to help.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and make comparisons clearer, helping readers visualize concepts.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by suggesting one thing is another.

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Create a simile for being very happy.

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'She was as happy as a clam at high tide.'

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Create a metaphor for being very busy.

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'He is a bee buzzing around all day.'

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Identify the simile: 'Damon became as strong as an ox.'

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The simile is 'as strong as an ox'.

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Identify the simile: 'Cam is as stubborn as a mule.'

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The simile is 'as stubborn as a mule'.