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 this figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo, suggesting it was chaotic.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare her smile to the brightness of the sun.

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What does the simile 'as smooth as silk' mean?

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It means something is very smooth, just like silk.

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What does the metaphor 'He has a heart of stone' imply?

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It implies that he is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is a metaphor because it gives the wind human-like qualities.

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

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They enhance descriptions and help create vivid imagery for the reader.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The stars are diamonds in the sky.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares stars to diamonds without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the simile 'like a fish out of water' mean?

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It means someone feels uncomfortable or out of place.