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Similes and Metaphors

Similes and Metaphors

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Flashcard

English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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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'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a simile: 'He runs like the wind.' What does this mean?

Back

It means he runs very fast.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

Back

It means that time steals moments from our lives.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

Back

This is a simile.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a lion in battle.'

Back

This is a metaphor.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the simile 'as brave as a lion' mean?

Back

It means someone is very courageous.

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