Similes and Metaphors Test

Front

Similes and metaphors do what?

Back

compare 2 things

Front

Key words for similes are what? Options:

is, are, were, was

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like or as

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that or them

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there are no key words

Back

like or as

Front

What figure of speech is used in the sentence: "My hair is as soft as silk"?

Back

simile

Front

"I liked mashed potatoes." Is this a metaphor, simile, or neither?

Back

neither

Front

What figure of speech is used in the sentence: "Tom was a rage of fire when he got mad at his friend."? Options: metaphor, neither, simile.

Back

metaphor

Front

He is as tall as a building.

Back

simile

Front

She was lava red from being sunburned.

Back

metaphor

Front

When I opened the closet door, everything fell out in a landslide.

Back

Everything in the closet tumbled out.

Front

After the bell rang, the students were like cars at a green light.

Back

The students were leaving quickly.

Front

Anna's green eyes are like jewels.

Back

Anna's eyes are sparkling.