Figurative Language Flashcard

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Identify the simile: Her smile was like a ray of sunshine.

Back

like a ray of sunshine

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Identify the metaphor: The world is a stage.

Back

The world is a stage

Front

Simile for a fast runner:

Back

like a cheetah

Front

Metaphor for a stormy night?

Back

A stormy night is like a raging beast.

Front

Simile for a quiet library

Back

quiet as a mouse

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Metaphor for a busy bee:

Back

A diligent worker constantly moving from task to task, collecting nectar and pollinating flowers.

Front

Identify the simile: The water was as cold as ice.

Back

as cold as ice

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Identify the metaphor: Time is a thief.

Back

Time is a thief

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Sentence using both a simile and a metaphor: Her laughter is as musical as a melody, filling the room with a symphony of joy.

Back

Her laughter is as musical as a melody, filling the room with a symphony of joy.