What is a simile?
Similes

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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of a simile.
Back
"Her smile was as bright as the sun."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What two things are being compared in the simile: 'He runs like the wind'?
Back
He and the wind.
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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?
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It means someone is very busy or active.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'The stars were like diamonds in the sky.'
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The comparison is between stars and diamonds.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?
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Similes help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following is a simile: 'She is a shining star' or 'She is as bright as a star'?
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'She is as bright as a star' is a simile.
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