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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The teacher was a guiding light to her students.'

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Metaphor

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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: 'Her hands shook like earthquakes.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'You are the apple of my eye.'

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Metaphor

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons and create vivid imagery.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'He runs like the wind'.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'The world is a stage'.

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How can clouds be compared to marshmallows?

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Clouds can be compared to marshmallows because they are both fluffy.