Similes and Metaphors

Similes and Metaphors

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English

2nd - 6th Grade

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a simile.

Back

'Her smile was like sunshine.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a metaphor.

Back

'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

It means someone is very busy and active.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the metaphor 'the world is a stage' mean?

Back

It means life is like a play, and we all have roles to play.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

This simile compares his running speed to the wind.

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