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

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What does it mean when someone says 'She is on a rollercoaster of emotions'?

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It means she is experiencing a lot of different feelings, both good and bad.

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

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The simile is '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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The metaphor is 'a shining star in the classroom'.

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What are the key words that indicate a simile?

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The key words are 'like' and 'as'.

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What are the key words that indicate a metaphor?

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Metaphors do not use specific key words; they make direct comparisons.

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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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'The classroom was a zoo during recess.'

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What is being compared in the simile 'He runs like the wind'?

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It compares his running speed to the speed of the wind.