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, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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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Identify the simile: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare his running to the wind.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The world is a stage.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the world to a stage without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean when we say 'She is a night owl'?

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This is a metaphor meaning she stays up late or is active at night.

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Complete the simile: 'As brave as ______.'

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a lion.

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Complete the simile: 'He is as busy as ______.'

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a bee.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help readers visualize concepts more vividly.

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

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare stars to diamonds.

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Identify the metaphor: 'He has a heart of stone.'

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This is a metaphor indicating that he is emotionally cold or unfeeling.