2.1.2 - Simile
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Practice Questions
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What is a simile?
💡 Hint: Look for comparisons using these specific words.
Give an example of a simile.
💡 Hint: Think of a comparison that describes speed.
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What is a simile?
💡 Hint: Consider the exact words used in the comparison.
True or False: A simile can only compare two things.
💡 Hint: Think about what similes do and what their purpose is.
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Write a short poem (4-6 lines) that incorporates at least three different similes.
💡 Hint: Focus on emotions or scenes that can create vivid imagery.
Select a paragraph from a piece of poetry and replace the similes with metaphors. Discuss how the meaning changes.
💡 Hint: Consider the emotional depth that metaphors might convey compared to similes.
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