Similes and Metaphors

Front

A metaphor compares two things NOT using the words...

Back

like and as

Front

What is an example of a metaphor?
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Her hair was as yellow as the sun.
His hands were as cold as ice.
Fourth-grade has the heart of a lion.
The house was like a circus!

Back

Fourth-grade has the heart of a lion.

Front

What is figurative language?

Back

Language that means more than what the words say.

Front

Simile or Metaphor? This house is as clean as a whistle.

Back

simile

Front

Simile or Metaphor?
My brother was boiling mad.

Back

metaphor

Front

Simile or Metaphor?
She is as thin as a toothpick.

Back

simile

Front

Simile or Metaphor? My big brother is a couch potato.

Back

metaphor

Front

Simile

Back

Comparing two things using LIKE and AS

Front

Metaphor

Back

Comparing two different things NOT using like or as.

Front

The snow was as white as a cloud.

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simile