Simile and Metaphor 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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What does 'fluffy' mean in the context of clouds?

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'Fluffy' describes something that is light and soft, similar to the texture of marshmallows.

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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'He runs like the wind.'

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The simile is 'like the wind', comparing his running speed to the wind.

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Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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The metaphor is 'a zoo', suggesting that the classroom was chaotic and noisy.

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

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Similes and metaphors enhance descriptions, making writing more vivid and engaging.

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Complete the simile: 'Her smile was as bright as a __________.'

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sun.

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Complete the metaphor: 'He is a shining star in the __________.'

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classroom.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'She is as sweet as sugar.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'He has a heart of stone.'