Simile or Metaphor

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', stating one thing is another.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Leah looked as pale as a ghost yesterday.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The library was an ocean of books.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Codie is as tall as a skyscraper.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her skin was white as snow.'

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Simile

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both are figures of speech used to make comparisons.

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How do you identify a simile?

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Look for the words 'like' or 'as' in the comparison.

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How do you identify a metaphor?

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Look for a direct comparison without 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'The stars shone like diamonds in the sky.'