Similes, Metaphors, Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is an adage?

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An adage is a traditional saying that expresses a common experience or observation. For example, 'A penny saved is a penny earned'.

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What is a proverb?

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A proverb is a short, well-known saying that gives advice or expresses a truth. For example, 'Actions speak louder than words'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'He is a shining star in the classroom'.

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What does the idiom 'hit the roof' mean?

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It means to become very angry.

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What does the adage 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch' mean?

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It means not to assume success before it actually happens.

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What does the proverb 'The early bird catches the worm' mean?

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It means that those who start early have an advantage.