Similes and Metaphors

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simile

Back

a comparison that uses the words "like" or "as"

Front

metaphor

Back

a comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as"

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Does the sentence "The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod" use a simile or a metaphor?

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Simile

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The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant.

Does the sentence use a simile or a metaphor?

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Simile

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During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig.

Does the sentence use a simile or a metaphor?

Options: Simile, Metaphor

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Metaphor

Front

Does the sentence "The teacher's computer is a dinosaur." use a simile or a metaphor?

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Metaphor

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The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days.

What does the metaphor mean?

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The baby girl's smile made other people happy.

Front

What does the metaphor "What are you Marty McFly, a chicken?" mean?

Back

Someone is saying Marty is scared.

Front

They fought like cats and dogs!

What does the simile mean?

Back

The fighting was intense and they fought a lot.

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The cookies were so overcooked that they were as hard as rocks.

What does the simile mean?

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The cookies were really hard.