Simile and Metaphor Flashcard

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her stare cut through me like a knife.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Life is a highway.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'My dress fit like a glove.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Last night, I slept like a log.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The boy was a cheetah in the race.'

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Metaphor

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make comparisons that enhance understanding and engagement.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by relating one thing to another.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.'