Simile and Metaphor 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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Complete the simile: 'He was as silly as a ___________.'

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clown.

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What does the phrase 'two peas in a pod' mean?

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It means two people are very close or similar to each other.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Last night, I slept like a log.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The teacher was a guiding light to her students.'

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Metaphor.

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Complete the simile: 'Laura and Macy were like ___________.'

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two peas in a pod.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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They enhance descriptions and make comparisons more vivid and relatable.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'She swims like a fish.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'He is a shining star in the classroom.'