Similes & Metaphors 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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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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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What does the metaphor 'The assignment was a breeze' mean?

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It means the assignment was easy.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

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Both similes and metaphors compare things.

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What does the simile 'as tall as a tree' suggest about someone?

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It suggests that the person is gigantic.

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What does the phrase 'busy as a bee' mean?

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It means the person is working very hard.

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Can a sentence be a metaphor without using 'like' or 'as'?

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Yes, a metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'He is a shining star in the classroom'.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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They make writing more vivid and help readers understand ideas better.