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Spice up your writing with similes and metaphors! In this video, we’ll explore how figurative language like “raining cats and dogs” or “Kalamazoo is a treasure map” makes writing more colorful and fun. Join Ms. Meg for an interactive lesson and game that will take your writing to the next level!

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