Figurative Language: Simile and Metaphor Unit 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, 'He is 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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors compare two or more things.

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True or False: A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

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True

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True or False: A metaphor is a type of simile.

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False

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Which of the following is a simile? 'He is a lion in battle.' or 'He is as fierce as a lion.'

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'He is as fierce as a lion.'

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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The classroom is compared to a zoo, suggesting it was chaotic.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'The world is a stage.' This suggests that life is like a performance.

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Which phrase is NOT a simile? 'You're as bright as a star.' or 'He runs like the wind.' or 'He is a workhorse.'

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'He is a workhorse.' This is a metaphor.