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Figurative Language Similes and Metaphors
Figurative Language ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],10/02/10
Simile A simile is used to compare two things  It uses the words “ like ” or “ as ” to make comparisons. 10/02/10
Simile ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],10/02/10
Metaphor A metaphor is used to compare two things Instead of saying something is “like” or “as” --- a metaphor states that it just  IS . 10/02/10
Metaphor ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],10/02/10
Simile ,[object Object],10/02/10
Metaphor ,[object Object],10/02/10

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  • 5. Metaphor A metaphor is used to compare two things Instead of saying something is “like” or “as” --- a metaphor states that it just IS . 10/02/10
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