3.1 Flashcard Similes 2nd Grade

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What is a simile?

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

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Give an example of a simile.

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He is as brave as a lion.

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What does 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy, just like a bee that is always working.

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What is the purpose of using similes?

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Similes help to create vivid images in the reader's mind by comparing different things.

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Identify the simile: 'The stars shone like diamonds.'

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This sentence compares stars to diamonds using 'like.'

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What does 'as cool as a cucumber' mean?

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It means someone is very calm and relaxed.

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Identify the simile: 'She sings like an angel.'

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This sentence compares her singing to an angel's singing using 'like.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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Identify the simile: 'He is as fast as lightning.'

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This sentence compares his speed to lightning using 'as.'

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What does 'as bright as a button' mean?

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It means someone is very clever or bright.