Similes and Metaphors
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English
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5th - 6th Grade
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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'.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
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'.
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CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify this figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'
Back
This is a metaphor, comparing the chaotic classroom to a zoo.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify this figure of speech: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'
Back
This is a simile, comparing her smile to the brightness of the sun using 'as'.
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CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if someone says, 'He has a heart of stone'?
Back
This metaphor means that the person is emotionally cold or unfeeling.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?
Back
They enhance descriptions and help readers visualize and understand concepts better.
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CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify this figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'
Back
This is a personification, giving human qualities to the wind.
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CCSS.L.6.5A
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