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 simile in this sentence: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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'like sunshine' is the simile.

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Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'The world is a stage.'

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'The world is a stage' is the metaphor.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and making comparisons that help readers understand concepts better.

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Complete the simile: 'He runs like a ______.'

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cheetah.

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Complete the metaphor: 'Her voice is music to my ______.'

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ears.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'The clouds were like cotton candy in the sky.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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How can you tell the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor states that one thing is another.