Simile Vs. Metaphor

Which is the definition of a Simile?

• A comparison of two or more unlike things without using like or as.

• A comparison of two or more unlike things using like or as.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which is the definition of a Metaphor?

• A comparison of two or more unlike things without using like or as.

• A comparison of two or more unlike things using like or as.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Our football team's running back is as fast as a cheetah

• Simile

• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The ocean's waves were as loud as a roring lion.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

My puppy's ears are velvet.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The streetlights were as bright as stars.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

I was so hot that my mouth was a desert.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Naomi's braces were diamonds on her teeth.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Ms. Williams good-morning smile is sunshine

• Simile

• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The frosting on the cake is as sweet as my baby sister.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4