Title: PROTOTYPE COLUMN

Q: The forest was a green ocean
A: metaphor
  Hint: metaphor

Q: The wind whispered like a secret through the trees
A: simile
  Hint: simile

Q: The moon was a silver coin in the night sky
A: metaphor
  Hint: metaphor

Q: The leaves danced like ballerinas in the breeze
A: simile
  Hint: simile

Q: The mountains stood like ancient guardians
A: metaphor
  Hint: metaphor

Q: The river flowed like a ribbon of blue silk
A: simile
  Hint: simile

Q: The stars were diamonds scattered across the velvet sky
A: metaphor
  Hint: metaphor

Q: The rain fell like tears from the heavens
A: simile
  Hint: simile

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Q: Which of the following best describes a metaphor?
- A direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as' (correct)
- A literal description of an object
- A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

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Q: How does a simile differ from a metaphor?
- A simile is more poetic
- A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison (correct)
- A simile is a direct comparison

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Q: What effect do metaphors have on the reader's experience?
- They add depth and complexity to the text (correct)
- They create a sense of confusion
- They make the text easier to understand

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Q: Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
- She is as busy as a bee
- His heart is like a rock
- The moon was a ghostly galleon (correct)

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Q: What is the purpose of using similes in writing?
- To create a clear and vivid image in the reader's mind (correct)
- To make the writing more formal
- To make the writing sound scientific

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Q: Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
- Life is a rollercoaster
- The car was a beast on the road
- She was as graceful as a swan (correct)

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Q: In what way do metaphors and similes differ from literal language?
- They express ideas and concepts through imaginative comparisons (correct)
- They provide exact definitions and explanations
- They use more complex vocabulary

Essay

Q: Write 3 sentences with similes and 3 sentences with metaphors about nature.
A: Nature is a treasure chest of beauty and wonder. The sun is a golden orb, casting its warm glow over the landscape. The trees are like sentinels, standing tall and proud, guarding the secrets of the forest. The sky is a canvas, painted with the vibrant colors of the sunset. The flowers are like jewels, sparkling in the sunlight. The hills are the earth's wrinkles, telling the story of its age and wisdom.
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