simile and 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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What does it mean when we say 'Her diary was her best friend'?

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It means that her diary is very important to her and keeps her secrets safe.

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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'The stars shone like diamonds in the sky.'

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The simile is 'like diamonds'.

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Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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The metaphor is 'The classroom was a zoo', meaning it was noisy and chaotic.

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

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They help create vivid images and make descriptions more interesting.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'He has a heart of stone.'

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How can you tell if a phrase is a simile?

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If it uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, it is a simile.

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How can you tell if a phrase is a metaphor?

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If it describes one thing as if it were another without using 'like' or 'as', it is a metaphor.