Simile or Metaphor?

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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'.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a metaphor?
Back
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'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the simile: 'She swims like a fish.'
Back
The phrase 'like a fish' is a simile comparing her swimming ability to that of a fish.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the metaphor: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'
Back
The phrase 'shining star' is a metaphor suggesting he stands out in the classroom.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?
Back
It means someone is very busy and active, similar to how bees are always working.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the metaphor 'the world is a stage' imply?
Back
It suggests that life is like a play, and we all have roles to perform.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the simile: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'
Back
The phrase 'as bright as the sun' is a simile comparing her smile to the brightness of the sun.
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