What is a simile?
Simile or Metaphor

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6th - 8th Grade
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'She is as brave as a lion.'
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a metaphor?
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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a shining star.'
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Metaphor
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'
Back
Personification
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'
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Simile
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?
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The main difference is that a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'
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Metaphor
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