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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'She is as brave as a lion.'

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable and engaging.

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Identify if this is a simile: 'He runs like the wind.'

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Yes, this is a simile because it compares running to the wind using 'like'.

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Identify if this is a simile: 'The stars are diamonds in the sky.'

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No, this is not a simile because it does not use 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor states that one thing is another without using those words.

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Identify if this is a simile: 'She is a shining star.'

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No, this is a metaphor because it does not use 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean to say 'cold as ice'?

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It means very cold, using a simile to compare the temperature to ice.

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Identify if this is a simile: 'He is as tall as a giraffe.'

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Yes, this is a simile because it compares height using 'as'.

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What is an example of a non-simile phrase?

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'He is a fast runner.' This is a statement, not a simile.