What is a simile?

• A comparison of two things not using "like" or "as"

• A comparison of two things that uses "like" or "as"

• A person, place or thing

• A phrase that says one thing but means another

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Which one of the following IS a simile?

• Her hair was like snow.

• You are my sunshine.

• Success is key.

• He is a night owl.

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What do similes and metaphors have in common?

• They both use math equations.

• They both use "like" or "as."

• They can not be used to describe people.

• They compare two or more things.

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Do metaphors use "like" or "as"?

• Yes

• No

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Juliet is the sun. (Shakespeare)

• Simile

• Metaphor

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Tracy felt as sick as a parrot.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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Tom is as deaf as a post.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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She ran like the wind.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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Which of the following is a simile?

• When we had a substitute, the classroom was a zoo.

• Lynne likes peanut butter and pickle sandwiches for lunch.

• Olive was a star on the stage.

• The boy sounded like a screaming baby when he didn't get his way.

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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.

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