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: 'Emily is an early bird.'

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Metaphor

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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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Complete the simile: 'His laugh was like _______.'

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a hyena.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both are figures of speech used to make comparisons.

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Identify the comparison: 'Jenny could be compared to a cheetah because they are both fast.'

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This is a metaphorical comparison.

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Complete the metaphor: 'Clouds could be compared to marshmallows because they are both _______.'

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fluffy.

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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.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'