Similes, Metaphor, & Hyperbole

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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 is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The movie was over in a flash.'

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Hyperbole.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The shopping bag weighed a ton.'

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Hyperbole.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The frog was as slick as oil.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The lake was as clear as glass.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The mosquito's bite was as sharp as a tack.'

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Simile.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable and understandable.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and can convey complex ideas in a more relatable way.