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

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What does figurative language mean?

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Figurative language means language that goes beyond the literal meaning of words to create a special effect or meaning.

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Identify this: 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare her smile to sunshine.

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Identify this: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors?

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Similes and metaphors are used to create vivid imagery and make writing more interesting.

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Complete the simile: 'He is as fast as a...'

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...cheetah.

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Complete the metaphor: 'The world is a...'

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...stage.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her hair was as yellow as the sun.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'Fourth-grade has the heart of a lion.'