Similes and Metaphors
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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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'.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
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'.
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CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the figurative language: 'The stars danced in the sky.'
Back
This is a metaphor, as it suggests that stars are doing something human-like.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the figurative language: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'
Back
This is a simile, as it uses 'as' to compare her smile to the sun.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is figurative language?
Back
Figurative language is language that means more than what the words say, often used to create vivid imagery.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the figurative language: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'
Back
This is a metaphor, suggesting he stands out without using 'like' or 'as'.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the figurative language: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'
Back
This is a personification, giving human qualities to the wind.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
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