Simile 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'.

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Identify the simile: 'The students finished their assignment like ninjas.'

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This is a simile because it compares students to ninjas using 'like'.

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Is 'We don't see eye to eye' a simile?

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No, this is not a simile. It is an idiom meaning to disagree.

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Identify the simile: 'The soldiers were brave as lions.'

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This is a simile because it compares soldiers to lions using 'as'.

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Identify the simile: 'It was cold as ice in the classroom.'

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This is a simile because it compares the coldness of the classroom to ice using 'as'.

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Is 'It's right on the tip of my tongue' a simile?

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No, this is not a simile. It is an idiom meaning something is almost remembered.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and help readers visualize comparisons.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What word is commonly used in similes?

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'Like' or 'as'.

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Can similes be used in poetry?

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Yes, similes are often used in poetry to create vivid imagery.