Simile and Metaphor

Alladin runs like the wind across the field.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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What is a Simile?

• It is a direct comparison between two things that does not use like or as.

• It is a comparison between two unlike things that have something in common using the word “like” or “as”.

• A camparison

• A comparison of the same things.

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The sentences below are examples of Simile, EXCEPT.

• You are the apple of my eye.

• You are as sweet as sugar.

• Rhea is like a butterfly.

• Rey's t-shirt is as bright as gold.

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The sentences below are examples of Metaphor, EXCEPT.

• You are an angel.

• Dexter swims like a fish.

• Her diary was her bestfriend.

• Chris is a walking encyclopedia.

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What is the meaning of this Metaphor?

"Time is Money."

• Time is not important.

• Time is expensive and valuable.

• Time is Gold.

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The color of her hair is as yellow as Mango.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• None of the above.

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You are my sunshine.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Metaphore

• Semile

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A Simile is a comparison between two unlike things that have something in common using the word __________.

• and

• but

• like or as

• yet

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My brother was a boiling mad.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Assonance

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Which of the following sentences is an example of Simile?

• Diego is as handsome as Daniel Padilla.

• You are an angel.

• Her heart is gold.

• Shiela is the apple of my eye.

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