What is a simile?
Simile and Metaphor

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5th - 6th Grade
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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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Identify the comparison in the simile: 'He runs like the wind.'
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The comparison is between 'he' and 'the wind', suggesting he runs very fast.
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Identify the comparison in the metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'
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The comparison is between 'the classroom' and 'a zoo', suggesting it was chaotic.
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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?
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They enhance descriptions and help readers visualize concepts by making comparisons.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of a simile.
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'Her smile was like sunshine.'
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Give an example of a metaphor.
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'He is a shining star in the classroom.'
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