Metaphors

What is a metaphor?

• ^{A metaphor is a comparison, but it doesn't use "like" and it says one thing IS another.}

• when you say a hint to someone

• when you compare with someone saying like

• I don´t know

The library was an ocean of books. Metaphor?

• yes

• no

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• The walrus and the penguin were at the zoo.

• She is a peacock because she loves the attention.

• The singer's voice was like a fresh spring day.

• The old woman was as wise as an owl.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

My life is like a dream. Metaphor?

• yes

• no

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

The snow is a white blanket. Metaphor?

• yes

• no

The computer in our classroom is a dinosaur.

• The computer is old. 
• The computer is scary.
• The computer is brand new. 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Kaleo runs like a cheetah. Metaphor?

• yes

• no

Your voice is music to my ears.

• Your voice is pleasing to me.

• Your voice is hoarse.

• Your voice upsets me.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The rain was a drum beat on the tin roof. Metaphor?

• yes

• no