Simile/Metaphor Flashcard

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a simile?
Back
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'He runs like the wind.'
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a metaphor?
Back
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the key word in a simile.
Back
The key words in a simile are 'like' or 'as'.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the key word in a metaphor.
Back
A metaphor does not use specific key words; it directly states that one thing is another.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a simile.
Back
'Her smile is like the sun.'
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a metaphor.
Back
'Life is a journey.'
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?
Back
Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and making comparisons that help readers understand concepts better.
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