Similes and Metaphors

When two unlike things are being compared using like or as, it is called a

• simile
• hyperbole
• idiom
• metaphor

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A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' is:

• alliteration
• simile
• onomatopoeia
• metaphor

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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

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The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What two things are being compared in this this sentence?

• friends to peas
• friends to pods
• peas to pods
• best to friends

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The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days. 
What does the metaphor mean above?

• The baby girl's smile made other people happy.
• When the baby girl smiled the sun would rise. 
• The baby never smiled. 
• The baby girl's smile made the moon come out. 

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Which two things are being compared in this sentence: Jimmy tried to help her, but when he got to his feet, his legs were jello.

• Jimmy and Jello
• Legs and Jello
• Her and Jello
• Feet and Legs

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The cookies were so overcooked that they were as hard as rocks.

• nice and soft
• really hard
• just right
• fluffy

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Which of the following is a simile?

• I looked up as I heard a bird above my head.

• The mom was as excited as a kid on Christmas morning.

• Jenny likes to go swimming in the river.

• Kendal was a fish in the water.

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What two things are being compared in the metaphor:

"Her tears were rivers flowing down her cheeks."

• her and cheeks

• tears and rivers

• rivers and flowing

• rivers and cheeks

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All of the following are similes except for

• The rumors spread like wildfire about who was going to be the new teacher.

• Emily's new jacket fit like a glove.

• Monique likes to listen to music while she studies.

• I always ask Leo for help because he is as wise as an owl.

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