Similes and Metaphors

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Both similes and metaphors ________.

Back

compare things

Front

A metaphor is a figure of speech that ________.

Back

compares things without using the words “like” or “as”

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Explain the meaning of the simile: The hug was like a soft blanket, wrapping Simone in warmth.

Back

This means that the hug made Simone feel warm and cared for.

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What does the metaphor "The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days" mean?

Back

The baby girl's smile made other people happy.

Front

Explain the meaning of the simile: The cookies were so overcooked that they were as hard as rocks.

Back

The cookies were really hard.

Front

Simile: "those girls are two peas in a pod"

Back

The girls are very similar.

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What does the metaphor "This test was a piece of cake!" mean?

Back

The test was so simple.

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"as hungry as a bear recently awakened from hibernation"

Back

Someone is really hungry

Front

Explain the meaning of the metaphor: My big brother is a couch potato.

Back

My brother likes to sit on the couch and not do anything.

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Explain the meaning of the simile: John is as strong as an ox.

Back

John is really strong.