Similes & Metaphors 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, '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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The assignment was a breeze.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her eyes were two full moons.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The thunder growled like a group of grizzly bears.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'This house is as clean as a whistle.'

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Simile

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What does the phrase 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means working very hard.

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Which sentence is a simile? 'Her smile was bright.' or 'Her smile was like the sun.'

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'Her smile was like the sun.' is a simile.

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Which sentence is a metaphor? 'He is a shining star.' or 'He is as bright as a star.'

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'He is a shining star.' is a metaphor.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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They enhance descriptions and make comparisons more vivid and relatable.