Similes and Metaphors

A direct comparison between two unlike things WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as" is called a:

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Dialogue

Answer explanation

Metaphors are a direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as".

The sun is a ball of butter.

The toddler was a hurricane destroying the playroom.

A comparison between two unlike things USING the words "like" or "as" is called a:

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Dialogue

Answer explanation

Similes use "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things.

She ran as fast as a cheetah.

He is as sweet as candy.

The toddler was a hurricane destroying the playroom.

This is an example of:

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Neither

Answer explanation

It is a direct comparison.

The toddler was a hurricane destroying the playroom.

What two things are being compared?

• toddler and playroom

• hurricane and playroom

• toddler and hurricane

• hurricane and destroying

Her legs were like cooked noodles.

This is an example of a:

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Neither

Answer explanation

Similes are comparisons that use the words "like" or "as".

Her legs were like cooked noodles.

What two things are being compared?

• her and noodles

• legs and cooked

• noodles and cooked

• legs and noodles

The sound of the rain was like footsteps on the roof.

This is an example of:

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Neither

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

The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant. 
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile
• Metaphor

Our classroom is as neat as a pin.

• Simile

• Metaphor