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Flashcards on Literary Devices: Metaphors and Similes
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What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that compares two different things without using the words 'like' or 'as'.
What is a simile?
A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
Give an example of a metaphor.
Her heart is a fragile bird.
Give an example of a simile.
His eyes were as bright as the sun.
What is the purpose of using metaphors and similes in writing?
To create vivid images, enhance descriptions, and engage readers' imagination.
What literary device is being used in the sentence 'They fought like cats and dogs'?
Simile
Complete the simile: 'As brave as a...'
lion
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A metaphor directly compares two unlike things, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make the comparison.
True or False: 'The moon is a spotlight' is an example of a metaphor.
True
True or False: Metaphors and similes are only used in poetry.
False
What is the effect of using metaphors and similes in literature?
It adds depth and richness to the writing, making it more interesting and engaging.
Which literary device is being used in the sentence 'He's a snake in the grass'?
Metaphor
Give an example of a metaphor in the sentence: 'Time is money.'
Time is a metaphorical representation of money.
Give an example of a simile in the sentence: 'She sings like an angel.'
She is being compared to an angel using the word 'like'.
What is the function of using similes in literature?
To make comparisons more explicit and highlight similarities between different things.
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What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that compares two different things without using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A type of poetic device used to create rhythm and rhyme.
A form of hyperbole that exaggerates for emphasis.
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What is a simile?
A figure of speech that compares two different things without using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A type of poetic device used to create rhythm and rhyme.
A form of hyperbole that exaggerates for emphasis.
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What is the purpose of using metaphors and similes in writing?
To confuse and puzzle the readers.
To create vivid images, enhance descriptions, and engage readers' imagination.
To provide factual information in a concise manner.
To make the writing more complex and difficult to understand.
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What literary device is being used in the sentence 'They fought like cats and dogs'?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as', while a simile directly compares two unlike things.
A metaphor directly compares two unlike things, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make the comparison.
A metaphor compares things that are similar, while a simile compares things that are dissimilar.
A metaphor is used in poetry, while a simile is used in prose.
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True or False: 'The moon is a spotlight' is an example of a metaphor.
True
False
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True or False: Metaphors and similes are only used in poetry.
True
False
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What is the effect of using metaphors and similes in literature?
To confuse and alienate the readers.
It adds depth and richness to the writing, making it more interesting and engaging.
To make the writing more predictable and formulaic.
It has no effect on the quality of the writing.
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Which literary device is being used in the sentence 'He's a snake in the grass'?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
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What is the function of using similes in literature?
To make comparisons more explicit and highlight similarities between different things.
To create mysterious and cryptic phrases.
To confuse the readers and provoke deeper thought.
To make the writing more boring and uninteresting.
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