Similes/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'.

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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'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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She swims like a fish.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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What does the phrase 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy or working hard.

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What does the phrase 'the sun was a furnace' imply?

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It implies that the sun was extremely hot.

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What does 'as cute as pie' mean?

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It means someone is very cute.

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What does 'a mountain of strength' refer to?

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It refers to someone who is very strong or a strong leader.

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How do you identify a simile in a sentence?

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Look for the words 'like' or 'as' that indicate a comparison.

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How do you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another without using 'like' or 'as'.