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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Identify the figure of speech: 'I cradled my trophy like a baby.'

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Simile

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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: 'Life is a highway.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Emily is an early bird.'

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Metaphor

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons and create vivid imagery.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo.'

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

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They enhance descriptions and help readers visualize concepts more clearly.