Figurative Language Similes and Metaphors

Figurative Langauge

Similes and Metaphors!​

Similes

• Comparison of two UNLIKE things using "like" or "as"

• For example:

  • He lifted so many weights that his arms felt LIKE wet noodles.

  • She was AS light AS a feather.

Metaphors

• Comparison of two UNLIKE things WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as."

• You are making the object become something very different

• For example:

  • The sun was a furnace.

  • Miss Bowen's voice is soft velvet.

Multiple Choice

The mermaid’s tail resembles a rainbow after a storm. 

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

My mom was busy as a bee. 

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

The computers at school are old dinosaurs. 

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

Stephanie's cat is like a warm blanket on her lap.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

She hit the ball into orbit. 

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

The siblings are walking on eggshells with their mother after their report cards were released.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

The calm lake was a mirror about what was to come. 

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

Rapunzel’s hair was as soft as clouds. 

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

The pitcher threw the ball as fast as lightning. 

• Simile

• Metaphor