Similes VS metaphors

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simile?
Back
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a metaphor?
Back
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the simile in the following sentence: 'She swims like a fish.'
Back
The simile is 'like a fish'.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: 'Time is a thief.'
Back
The metaphor is 'Time is a thief'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using similes in writing?
Back
Similes enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery by comparing one thing to another.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?
Back
Metaphors create deeper meanings and connections by suggesting that one thing embodies the qualities of another.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a simile.
Back
'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'
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