Similes and Metaphors
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English
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simile?
Back
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a metaphor?
Back
A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a simile.
Back
An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like the sun, bright and warm.'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a metaphor.
Back
An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?
Back
Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and helping readers understand complex ideas through comparison.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the key difference between similes and metaphors.
Back
The key difference is that similes use 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while metaphors do not.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the metaphor 'She is a cheetah' imply?
Back
It implies that she runs very fast.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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