Simile 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'.

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Identify the simile: 'The soldiers were brave as lions.'

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This is a simile because it compares soldiers to lions using 'as'.

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Identify the simile: 'During the holidays, we will be busy as bees.'

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

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

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No, this is not a simile because it does not compare two different things.

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

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

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Is 'He has a twinkle in his eye.' a simile?

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No, this is not a simile because it does not use 'like' or 'as' to compare.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and help readers visualize comparisons.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'The wind howled like a wolf.'

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What words are commonly used in similes?

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The words 'like' and 'as' are commonly used in similes.

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Identify the simile: 'She swims like a fish.'

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This is a simile because it compares her swimming to a fish using 'like'.