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

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Simile

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

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Similes and metaphors enhance descriptions and help create vivid imagery, making writing more engaging.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a night owl.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification (but also can be seen as a metaphor for the gentle sound of the wind).

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What is an example of a simile?

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'She swims like a fish.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'He has a heart of stone.'

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How can you tell the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.