Similes and Metaphors

Similes are comparisons between two things that most commonly the words ______ and ____.

• and, are

• so, but

• like, as

• similar, because

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True or False: A Metaphor is a direct comparison between two very unlike things (although they might have a similar quality).

• True

• False

• Both true and false

• Neither true nor false

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Simile or Metaphor?

She was a shining star after the concert had ended.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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Simile or Metaphor?

Laughter is the best medicine.

• Metaphor

• Simile

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Simile or Metaphor?

He is as cold as ice.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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What word would I need to add in order to make this sentence a simile?

The airplane soared ______ an eagle.

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After learning about similes and metaphors and taking this quiz, how comfortable with them do you feel at this point?

• Extremely comfortable!

• Mostly comfortable. After a little bit more practice I'll be good to go.

• Somewhat comfortable. There's still quite a few questions that I have.

• Barely comfortable, I need to spend more time on this topic.

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