Simile or Metaphor

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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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Identify the comparison in the simile: 'You are as cute as a button.'

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The comparison is between 'you' and 'a button', suggesting that the person is very cute.

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Identify the comparison in the metaphor: 'Fred was a pig at dinner.'

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The comparison is between 'Fred' and 'a pig', suggesting that Fred was messy or greedy while eating.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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Similes and metaphors enhance descriptions, create vivid imagery, and help convey emotions and ideas more effectively.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'The stars shone like diamonds in the sky.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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'Her voice was music to his ears.'

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Which is more direct: a simile or a metaphor?

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A metaphor is more direct because it states that one thing is another, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons and enhance language by creating imagery.

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Identify the two things compared in the phrase: 'The river flows like a stream of glass.'

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The two things compared are 'the river' and 'a stream of glass', suggesting clarity and smoothness.