What is a simile?
Similies

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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 using 'like'.
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Her smile was like sunshine.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of a simile using 'as'.
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He is as brave as a lion.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?
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Similes enhance descriptions and help readers visualize comparisons.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.'
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'like diamonds' is the simile comparing stars to diamonds.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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Create a simile to describe someone who is very happy.
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She was as happy as a clam.
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