Similes and Metaphors

Front

A simile compares one thing to another thing of a different kind using the words like or

Back

as

Front

Mrs Orlando is a walking dictionary.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Which of these famous advertising slogans is a metaphor?

• Taste the rainbow
• Just do it
• I'm loving it
• Why is it so?

Back

Taste the rainbow

Front

Which of these is not a simile?
- James swims like a fish.
- Max has a heart of gold.
- Maya sings like an angel.
- Alexis is as proud as a peacock.

Back

Max has a heart of gold.

Front

It's raining cats and dogs.

Back

Metaphor

Front

The elephant in the room.

Back

Metaphor

Front

The world is your oyster.

Back

Metaphor

Front

He slept like a baby.

Back

Simile

Front

The pizza was a little slice of heaven.

Back

Metaphor

Front

She swooped like a hawk to grab the last piece of chocolate.

Back

Simile