Similes & Metaphors

Similes & Metaphors

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English

5th - 7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

Back

This is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo without using 'like' or 'as'.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

Back

This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare her smile to the brightness of the sun.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

Back

The main difference is that a simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor does not.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a simile.

Back

An example of a simile is: 'He runs like the wind.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a metaphor.

Back

An example of a metaphor is: 'The world is a stage.'

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