
Simile, Metaphor or Personification
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English
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6th - 9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a metaphor?
Back
A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another.
2.
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'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is personification?
Back
Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.' What does this mean?
Back
This means that her smile is bright and cheerful, similar to the warmth and brightness of sunshine.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?
Back
This means that time steals moments from our lives, suggesting that it passes quickly and can take away opportunities.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'
Back
This is an example of personification, as it gives the wind human-like qualities.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as brave as a lion.'
Back
This is a simile, comparing his bravery to that of a lion using 'as'.
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