Similes and Metaphors (Live)

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'He runs like the wind.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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

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'The stars shone like diamonds in the sky.'

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Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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True or False: Similes use 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons.

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True

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True or False: Metaphors use 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons.

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False

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo.'

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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 between two different things.

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How can you identify a simile in a sentence?

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Look for the words 'like' or 'as' that indicate a comparison.