Metaphors and similes

Metaphors and similes

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English

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the metaphor 'the sweet smell of success' imply?

Back

It implies that a person has achieved success after a period of waiting or effort.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a simile in a sentence?

Back

Look for comparisons that use the words 'like' or 'as'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

Back

Look for direct comparisons that do not use 'like' or 'as'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

Back

A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a metaphor.

Back

'Time is a thief' is a metaphor suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.

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