Similes and Metaphors

What is a metaphor?

• compares two different things; does not use "like" or "as"

• an expression word that is exaggeration

• copares two different things using the words "like" or "as"

• none of the above

What is a simile?

• compares two different things; does not use "like" or "as"

• an expression word that is exaggeration

• copares two different things using the words "like" or "as"

• none of the above

She swims like a fish.

• Simile

• Metaphor

She's like a moth to a flame.

• Simile

• Metaphor

My teacher is a dragon.

• Simile

• Metaphor

He is a shining star.

• Simile

• Metaphor

The truck is as big as an elephant.

• Simile

• Metaphor

My pencil is my ally on my test.

• Simile

• Metaphor

My pencil is my key to my creativity.

• Simile

• Metaphor

The warm afternoon sun was a lullaby pulling his eyelids closed.

• Simile

• Metaphor