Simile Flashcard

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What is a simile?

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A simile is figurative language that compares two unlike things using 'as' or 'like'.

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Identify if the following is a simile: 'They were fighting like cats and dogs.'

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Simile

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Identify if the following is a simile: 'Do your math as soon as you are finished.'

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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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What does 'like' indicate in a simile?

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It indicates a comparison between two unlike things.

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What does 'as' indicate in a simile?

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It indicates a comparison between two unlike things.

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Give an example of a simile.

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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Give an example of a non-simile comparison.

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He is a lion in battle.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and make comparisons clearer.

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Identify if the following is a simile: 'He runs like the wind.'

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Simile