Simile 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'.

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Identify the simile: 'Her cheeks were red like a rose.'

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This is a simile because it compares her cheeks to a rose using 'like'.

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Identify the simile: 'It was cold as ice in the classroom.'

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This is a simile because it compares the coldness of the classroom to ice using 'as'.

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Identify the simile: 'During the holidays, we will be busy as bees.'

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This is a simile because it compares being busy to bees using 'as'.

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Is 'The sun was in my eyes.' a simile?

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No, this is not a simile because it does not compare two different things.

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Is 'We don't see eye to eye.' a simile?

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No, this is not a simile; it is an idiom meaning to disagree.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and help readers visualize comparisons.

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Give an example of a simile using 'like'.

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Example: 'He runs like the wind.'

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Give an example of a simile using 'as'.

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Example: 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor states that one thing is another.