Similes and Metaphors

A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as" is an example of a __________________ .

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

A comparison of two unlike things without using the words "like" or "as" is an example of a ________________ .

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

She is on a rollercoaster of emotions.

Simile or Metaphor?

• She's having fun.

• She's having different types of feelings.

• She is scared.

• She is going to vomit soon!

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

The best friends had so much in common, they were like two peas in a pod. What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

After playing football on a cold January day, his fingers were icicles.

Simile or Metaphor?

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The band played as loud as a sonic boom.

Simile or Metaphor?

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

He was scared so much he was as white as a ghost.

Simile or Metaphor?

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

That girl was as tough as nails.

Simile or Metaphor?

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

During stressful situations, she is as cool as a cucumber.

Simile or Metaphor?

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

This assignment was a breeze!

Simile or Metaphor?

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3