Similes

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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: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This is a simile because it compares running to the wind using 'like'.

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

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This is a metaphor because it describes the world as a stage without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy, just like a bee that is always working.

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What does 'as cool as a cucumber' mean?

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It means someone is very calm and relaxed, even in a stressful situation.

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Create a simile for happiness.

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'She is as happy as a lark.'

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Create a metaphor for sadness.

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'He is a storm cloud on a sunny day.'

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help to create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable and engaging.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors provide deeper meaning and can convey emotions and ideas in a more powerful way.