1.2.3 - Simile
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Practice Questions
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Define a simile in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about comparisons that you often hear.
Provide an example of a simile.
💡 Hint: Remember a comparison involving 'like' or 'as'.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a simile?
💡 Hint: Focus on what distinguishes similes from other figures of speech.
True or False: Similes are only found in poetry.
💡 Hint: Consider where you've encountered similes beyond poetry.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a short paragraph that includes at least five similes. Analyze the effectiveness of each in conveying emotion or imagery.
💡 Hint: Think about the emotions or images you want to convey with each simile.
Select a literary piece that uses similes extensively and critique the effectiveness of their usage. How do they contribute to the overall theme?
💡 Hint: Pick similes that stand out and consider their meaning and context within the narrative.
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