Simile Flashcard

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Identify the simile: 'Busy as bees.'

Back

This is a simile because it compares being busy to bees using 'as'.

Front

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

Back

This is a simile because it compares her cheeks to a rose using 'like'.

Front

Is 'It's right on the tip of my tongue' a simile?

Back

No, this is not a simile; it is an idiom.

Front

Identify the simile: 'Cold as ice.'

Back

This is a simile because it compares coldness to ice using 'as'.

Front

Is 'The sun was in my eyes' a simile?

Back

No, this is not a simile; it is a literal statement.

Front

What word is often used in similes?

Back

'Like' or 'as' are commonly used in similes.

Front

Give an example of a simile.

Back

'He runs like the wind.'

Front

What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

Back

Similes enhance descriptions and help readers visualize comparisons.

Front

Can similes be used in poetry?

Back

Yes, similes are often used in poetry to create vivid imagery.