Similes and Metaphors

A metaphor

• Compares two unlike things.

• Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as".

• a wise saying that give advice

• an expression that doesn't mean what the words say.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.RL.4.4

A simile

• Compares two unlike things.

• Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as".

• a wise saying that give advice

• an expression that doesn't mean what the words say.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

A proverb

• Compares two unlike things.

• Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as".

• a wise saying that give advice

• an expression that doesn't mean what the words say.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

An idiom

• Compares two unlike things.

• Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as".

• a wise saying that give advice

• an expression that doesn't mean what the words say.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

Mary said the medicine was as sweet as candy.

This sentence contains what type of figurative language?

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• proverb

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

Mary said the medicine was as sweet as candy.

What does the simile mean?

• The medicine tastes bad.

• The medicine tastes good.

• The medicine tastes like Skittles.

• She doesn't want to take the medicine.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5A

David had a heart of gold.

The sentence contains what type of figurative language?

• simile

• metaphor

• proverb

• idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

David had a heart of gold.

What does the metaphor mean?

• David's heart is made of gold.

• David cares about other people.

• David has a serious health problem.

• David is cold hearted.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.RL.4.4

The early bird gets the worm.

This is an example of what type of figurative language?

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• proverb

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

The early bird gets the worm.

What does the proverb mean?

• Birds like to eat worms.

• People who begin early will have the best chance to be successful.

• Everyone needs to set the alarm to get up early.

• The best meal is breakfast.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B