Metaphor or Simile? Readers understand the use of figurative language

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Metaphor or Simile? Readers understand the use of figurative language. Metaphor Simile. He’s as brave as a lion. Metaphor Simile. Derek ran like a frightened rabbit. Metaphor Simile. My dog is a cowardly lion. Metaphor Simile. The night was as black as tar. Metaphor Simile. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Metaphor or Simile?Readers understand the use of figurative language.

He’s as brave as a lion.1. Metaphor

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Derek ran like a frightened rabbit.

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My dog is a cowardly lion.

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The night was as black as tar.

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The moon was a smiling face shining down.

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Dreams are wisps of smoke that blow away with the morning.

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The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all the cans on the grocery store shelves.

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The sun was as shiny as a new penny.1. Metaphor2. Simile

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My stomach churned like a cement mixer.

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The pillow was a cloud when I put my head upon it after a long day.

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A metaphor compares to things using like or as.

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