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, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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 by stating that one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Maggie is a silly monkey.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'You are the thunder and I am the lightning.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'My mind is a puddle.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The train station was a zoo.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The faces at the street crossings shine like diamonds.'

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Simile

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery by comparing one thing to another.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by suggesting that one thing is another.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.'