Similes and Metaphors- 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 this figure of speech: 'He was scared so much he was as white as a ghost.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare his fear to a ghost.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'Life is a flower that grows more beautiful every day.'

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This is a metaphor because it describes life as a flower without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the metaphor 'Go break a leg!' mean?

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It means 'Do a great job!' and is often used to wish someone good luck.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'That box is as light as a feather.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare the box's weight to a feather.

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What does the metaphor 'The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days' mean?

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It means 'The baby girl's smile made other people happy.'

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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 engaging.

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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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'Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.'