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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Give an example of a simile.

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Her cheeks were red like a rose.

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

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No, it is not a simile.

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What does 'busy as bees' mean?

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It means being very busy or active, similar to how bees are always working.

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Is 'He has a twinkle in his eye' a simile?

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No, it is not a simile.

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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.

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Identify the simile: 'The wind howled like a wolf.'

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This is a simile because it compares the wind to a wolf using 'like'.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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

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Is 'It's right on the tip of my tongue' a simile?

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No, it is not a simile.

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Create a simile for being very fast.

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He runs like the wind.