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

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Identify the figure of speech: 'John slept like a log.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Tom is like a computer when he does his math.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The warm sunshine coming through the curtains flooded the room with honey.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'I am like a kid in a candy store when summer vacation arrives.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'My patience is ticking away like an angry clock.'

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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 comparisons that enhance understanding and engagement.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by suggesting that one thing is another.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'