Simile Meaning
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English
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11th - 12th 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' to highlight a similarity.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the simile 'like candy for the eyes' imply?
Back
It implies that something is visually appealing or attractive.
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CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the simile 'like a deer learning to walk' suggest about the subject?
Back
It suggests that the subject is unsteady and wobbly, similar to a young deer trying to walk.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the simile 'soft as silk' mean?
Back
It means that something is extremely soft, comparable to the softness of silk.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the simile 'like a jungle' indicate about a yard?
Back
It indicates that the yard is overgrown with grass and weeds, resembling a wild jungle.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the simile 'like two peas in a pod' suggest about two people?
Back
It suggests that the two people are very similar or have a close relationship.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can similes enhance writing?
Back
Similes enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and making descriptions more relatable and engaging.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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