Similes and Metaphors

Similes and Metaphors

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English

7th Grade - University

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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, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the figure of speech: 'Mark's voice is velvet.'

Back

Metaphor

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the figure of speech: 'Cindy is a fish when she swims.'

Back

Metaphor

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the figure of speech: 'Tom is like a computer when he does his math.'

Back

Simile

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the figure of speech: 'The cat's fur was a blanket of warmth.'

Back

Metaphor

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What two things are being compared in the phrase 'The cat's fur was a blanket of warmth'?

Back

Fur and blanket

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