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

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What does it mean when we say 'Mikey's fingers were icicles'?

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It means that Mikey waited for a very long time and got very cold.

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What does it mean when we say 'The hug was like a soft blanket'?

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It means that the hug made Simone feel warm and cared for.

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What do similes and metaphors do?

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Both similes and metaphors compare things.

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In the sentence 'Her hair was as black as coal', what two things are being compared?

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Hair and coal.

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What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'The stars shone like diamonds in the sky.'

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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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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where nonhuman things are given human traits. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.