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Similes and Metaphors

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It only takes 90 seconds for this student to explain the differences between a simile and a metaphor. He gives examples of different phrases, along with helpful definition.

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figures of speech, figurative language, idioms, metaphors, literary devices, similes

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similes, metaphors, figure of speech, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:24
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
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