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 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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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They both compare two or more things.

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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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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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'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors?

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They help create vivid imagery and make writing more expressive.

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Can similes and metaphors describe emotions?

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Yes, they can be used to describe emotions in a more relatable way.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as fast as lightning.'

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Simile.