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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Identify the simile: 'The soldiers were brave as lions.'

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This is a simile because it compares soldiers to lions using 'as'.

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Identify the simile: 'We don't see eye to eye.'

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This is not a simile; it is an idiom meaning to disagree.

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Identify the simile: 'The students finished their assignment like ninjas.'

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This is a simile because it compares students to ninjas using 'like'.

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Identify the simile: 'It was a beautiful day to play outside.'

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This is not a simile; it simply describes a nice day.

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Identify the simile: 'The sun was in my eyes.'

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This is not a simile; it is a literal statement.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and help readers visualize comparisons.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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

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This is a simile because it compares running to the speed of the wind.