Similes and Metaphors- Flashcard

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He was scared so much he was as white as a ghost. (Simile or Metaphor?)

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simile

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Simile or Metaphor?

Life is a flower that grows more beautiful every day.

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metaphor

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Simile or metaphor?

His tears were rivers flowing down his cheeks.

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metaphor

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Similes or metaphor?

That box is as light as a feather.

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simile

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Keep your chin up.

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Stay positive.

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Go break a leg!

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Do a great job

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What does this metaphor mean?

The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days.

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The baby girl's smile made other people happy.

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Similes and metaphors both make...

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Comparisons

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Why do we use similes and metaphors in talking or writing?

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to create vivid and interesting pictures in our mind

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When do we use similes and metaphors in communicating messages to others?

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All of the above (songs, stories and books, ads on TV, texting with friends)