Similes vs. 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'.

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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 by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the key difference between similes and metaphors.

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The key difference is that similes use 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while metaphors do not.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief.'

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What does the phrase 'Kisses are the flowers of love in bloom' illustrate?

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This phrase illustrates a metaphor, comparing kisses to flowers.

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What does the phrase 'Time is money!' illustrate?

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This phrase illustrates a metaphor, equating time with money.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'This job is the cancer of my dreams and aspirations'?

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This phrase uses a metaphor to express the negative impact of the job on dreams and aspirations.

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In the context of the phrase 'If seen from above the factory, the workers would have looked like clock parts', what literary device is used?

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This phrase uses a simile to compare workers to clock parts.

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How can metaphors enhance writing?

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Metaphors can enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and deeper meanings, allowing readers to connect emotionally.