What is a simile?
Task Cards U2 W5 Simile Metaphor

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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'.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'My older brother is as slow as a tortoise in the mornings.'
Back
The simile is 'as slow as a tortoise'.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'I’ll give you a hand with your space project.'
Back
The metaphor is 'give you a hand', meaning to help.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?
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Similes enhance descriptions and make comparisons clearer, helping readers visualize concepts.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?
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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by suggesting one thing is another.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Create a simile for being very happy.
Back
'She was as happy as a clam at high tide.'
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