Simile 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'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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Her cheeks were red like a rose.

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Is 'The sun was in my eyes' a simile?

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No, it is not a simile.

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What does 'like a ninja' imply in a simile?

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It suggests that the students finished their assignment very quickly and stealthily.

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Identify the simile: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This simile compares his running speed to the wind.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and make comparisons more vivid and relatable.

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Is 'We don't see eye to eye' a simile?

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No, it is not a simile; it is an idiom.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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Provide a simile for happiness.

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She was as happy as a clam.

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What does the simile 'busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy or active.