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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Identify if the following is a simile: 'It was cold as ice in the classroom.'

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Simile

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Identify if the following is a simile: 'The students finished their assignment like ninjas.'

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Simile

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Identify if the following is a simile: 'It was a beautiful day to play outside.'

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Not a simile

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Identify if the following is a simile: 'We don't see eye to eye.'

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Not a simile

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Identify if the following is a simile: 'Her cheeks were red like a rose.'

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Simile

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and help readers visualize comparisons.

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Give an example of a simile using 'as'.

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'He is as brave as a lion.'

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Give an example of a simile using 'like'.

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'She sings like an angel.'

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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.