Using Metaphors

Multiple Choice

A metaphor is a figure of speech that _____.

• uses the words “like” or “as” but doesn’t compare things

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

• gives a nonhuman thing human traits

• uses a word that sounds like what it means

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The boy was upset at himself.

• The boy was a tornado of emotion.

• The boy said he would die of shame.

• The boy did not like what he had done.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The sun is bright.

• The snowboarder flew like Superman.

• The snow was a white blanket covering the mountains.

• The snow is cold as ice.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• She is as thin as a rake.

• The wind was a howling wolf.

• I slept like a bump on a log.

• These jeans fit like a glove.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• Her eyes shone through the darkness.

• Her eyes looked like mine.

• Her eyes were two full moons.

• Her eyes were as bright as diamonds.

Multiple Choice

The kitten is a fluffy cloud.

This means ___

• The kitten is furry and white.

• The kitten is a cotton ball.

• The kitten is a type of cloud.

Multiple Choice

Students are sponges in the classroom.  

This means ___

• Students soak up water. 
• Students soak up knowledge.
• The student is turning into a sponge. 

Multiple Choice

My sister is a night owl.

This means ___

• My sister likes to eat owls

• My sister likes to eat mice, like an owl

• My sister has really good vision at night

• My sister likes to stay up late at night