Simile and Metaphor 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 describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'You are the apple of my eye.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Last night, I slept like a log.'

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Simile

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Complete the simile: 'Her voice was like a _________ guiding me home.'

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lighthouse

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Complete the simile: 'Her stare cut through me like a ____________.'

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knife

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Complete the simile: 'My dress fit like a ________.'

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glove

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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 and understandable.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and can convey complex ideas in a more relatable way.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.'