Figurative Language: Simile and Metaphor Unit 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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What does 'Blind as a Bat' mean?

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It can't see well.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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True or False: 'She was as quick as a cheetah.' is a simile.

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True.

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True or False: 'You are fire' is a metaphor.

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True.

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What does it mean when we say 'Time is a thief'?

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It means that time steals moments from our lives, just like a thief would steal.

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Give an example of a simile.

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Her smile was like the sun.

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What does 'The world is a stage' mean?

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It means that life is like a play, and we all have roles to perform.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is personification.