Similes and Metaphors

Similes and Metaphors

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English

6th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.4.5A, RL.5.3, RL.5.5

+7

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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.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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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