Similes and Metaphors

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

compares two different things; does not use "like" or "as"

Front

What is a simile?

Back

compares two different things using the words "like" or "as"

Front

She swims like a fish.

Back

Simile

Front

She's like a moth to a flame.

Back

Simile

Front

What figure of speech is used in the sentence: "My teacher is a dragon."?

Back

Metaphor

Front

He is a shining star.

Back

Metaphor

Front

The truck is as big as an elephant.

Back

Simile

Front

My pencil is my ally on my test.

Back

Metaphor

Front

"My pencil is my key to my creativity."

Back

Metaphor

Front

The warm afternoon sun was a lullaby pulling his eyelids closed.

Back

Metaphor