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 unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her hair was like snow.'

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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, 'You are my sunshine.'

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Do metaphors use 'like' or 'as'?

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No, metaphors do not use 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of using similes?

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Similes are used to create vivid imagery and make comparisons that help readers understand and visualize concepts better.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors?

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Metaphors are used to convey deeper meanings and create connections between different ideas or concepts.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'Tracy felt as sick as a parrot.'

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This is a simile.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'She is a peacock because she loves the attention.'

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This is a metaphor.

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When two unlike things are compared using 'like' or 'as', what is it called?

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It is called a simile.

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief.'