Similes and Metaphors

Front

A comparison of two things using the words 'like' or 'as' is called?

Back

simile

Front

Which of the following is a simile?

• When we had a substitute, the classroom was a zoo.
• Lynne likes peanut butter and pickle sandwiches for lunch.
• Olive was a star on the stage.
• The boy sounded like a screaming baby when he didn't get his way.

Back

The boy sounded like a screaming baby when he didn't get his way.

Front

A comparison of two things by saying that one thing is another thing is called?

Back

metaphor

Front

Simile or metaphor? The assignment was a breeze.

Back

metaphor

Front

Simile or metaphor?

She is as thin as a toothpick.

Back

simile

Front

Simile or metaphor? That girl is as tough as nails.

Back

simile

Front

When two things are being compared using like or as, it is called a _____

Back

simile

Front

Identify the simile:

The tree danced in the wind.

,

The cat is the devil.

,

She is as tall as a tree!

,

My backpack weighs a thousand tons!

Back

She is as tall as a tree!

Front

What figure of speech is used in the sentence: "Fruit is fuel for a healthy body."? Options: metaphor, simile

Back

metaphor

Front

A comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as".

Back

metaphor