2.2.2 - Simile
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Practice Questions
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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'The wind was like a whisper in the trees.'
💡 Hint: Look for comparisons using 'like'.
Create a simile comparing a dog to its playfulness.
💡 Hint: Think of playful animals.
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What is a simile?
💡 Hint: Focus on comparisons that include those two specific words.
True or False: Similes can be used to enhance imagery in writing.
💡 Hint: Think about what similes do for descriptions.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a short poem using at least five similes to evoke different emotions.
💡 Hint: Remember to choose imagery that effectively conveys emotion.
Analyze how similes work in a specific piece of literature. What themes do they enhance?
💡 Hint: Think about the broader context and implications of similes in the text.
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