Similes & 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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a metaphor?
Back
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the comparison in this simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'
Back
The comparison is between her smile and sunshine.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the comparison in this metaphor: 'He is a shining star.'
Back
The comparison is between him and a shining star.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What do we call the words 'as big as an elephant' in the sentence: 'The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant'?
Back
These words are an example of a simile.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the sentence 'His legs were jello', what two things are being compared?
Back
The comparison is between his legs and jello.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the phrase 'dry as a bone' mean?
Back
It means very dry, often used to describe something that lacks moisture.
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