Simile or Metaphor?

Front

Similes use ___ or ___.

Back

like or as

Front

Both similes and metaphors do this.

Back

Compare two things

Front

The sky was the color of the calm Pacific thousands of miles from land.

Back

Metaphor

Front

I am as hungry as a bear recently awakened from hibernation.

Back

Simile

Front

She was a kite, floating above the confusion around her.

Back

Metaphor

Front

The dog was like a silent thief as he crept through the kitchen.

Back

Simile

Front

My thoughts fluttered from subject to subject like a butterfly visiting flowers in the field.

Back

Simile

Front

The dark, cold, and silent room was a tomb.

Back

Metaphor

Front

My noisy sister was like a buzzing fly.

Back

Simile

Front

Soft and warm, the bed was an inviting oasis.

Back

Metaphor