Simile and Metaphor

Simile and Metaphor

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English

5th - 6th Grade

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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, 'as brave as a lion'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the key difference between similes and metaphors.

Back

The key difference is that similes use 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while metaphors do not.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a simile.

Back

An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a metaphor.

Back

An example of a metaphor is 'He is a lion in battle'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the metaphor 'She is a shining star' imply?

Back

It implies that she is successful and stands out in her abilities.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'Her temper tantrum was a tornado passing through the Midwest.'

Back

The metaphor is 'Her temper tantrum was a tornado passing through the Midwest.' It compares her tantrum to a tornado, suggesting it was chaotic.

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