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, 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Complete the simile: 'He was as silly as a ___________.'

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clown

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Emily is an early bird.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Last night, I slept like a log.'

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Simile

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Complete the comparison: A football player could be compared to a rock because they are both ___________.

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strong

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Complete the simile: 'Her hair shined like the ___________.'

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sun

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable and understandable.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and can convey complex ideas in a more relatable way.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.'