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'. 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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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True or False: A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

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True

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True or False: A metaphor states that one thing is another thing.

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True

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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They both compare two or more things.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'She is as sweet as sugar.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Which phrase is NOT a simile? 'He's as strong as an ox' or 'He's a workhorse'?

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'He's a workhorse' is NOT a simile.

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What does the metaphor 'The world is a stage' mean?

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It means that life is like a performance and we all play different roles.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more creative way.