Simile & Metaphor Flashcard

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Identify the figure of speech: 'My life is an open book.'

Back

Metaphor.

Front

Identify the figure of speech: 'She is as sharp as a tack.'

Back

Simile.

Front

Identify the figure of speech: 'She swims like a fish.'

Back

Simile.

Front

Identify the figure of speech: 'You are my sunshine.'

Back

Metaphor.

Front

Identify the figure of speech: 'Life is but a dream.'

Back

Metaphor.

Front

What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

Back

Similes enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery by comparing one thing to another.

Front

What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

Back

Metaphors create deeper meanings and connections by suggesting that one thing is another, enriching the text.

Front

Can a metaphor be extended? Provide an example.

Back

Yes, an extended metaphor is a comparison that is developed over several lines or throughout a work. Example: 'All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.'