Similes and Metaphors

Front

Makes a comparison between two objects or concepts using “like” or “as.”

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Simile

Front

Makes a comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as.”

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Metaphor

Front

Is this a simile or a metaphor? Mr. Brown has a heart of stone.

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Metaphor

Front

"Mr. Brown has a heart of stone"

Back

Mr. Brown is not very caring

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Is this a simile or a metaphor? He slept like a log.

Back

Simile

Front

"He slept like a log"

Back

He was in a very deep sleep and he did not move a lot

Front

Is this a simile or a metaphor? The athlete was as tough as nails.

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Simile

Front

What does "The athlete was as tough as nails" mean?

Back

The athlete was very tough

Front

Is this a simile or a metaphor? She has been living in a bubble.

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Metaphor

Front

"She has been living in a bubble"

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She does not know a lot about what is happening in the world around her