Similes vs. Metaphors

What is the definition of a metaphor?

• A word that shows action

• A comparison of two things that does NOT use "like" or "as."

• A comparison of two things that uses "like" or "as."

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A figure of speech that compares two things that are alike in some way using “like” or “as.”

• simile
• metaphor

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"Cute as a kitten" is an example of....

• metaphor

• simile

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"Time is a thief" is an example of...

• metaphor

• simile

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Life is a flower that grows more beautiful every day.

• simile

• metaphor

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I'm as grumpy as a bear that was awakened too early from its hibernation.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Neither

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The city is a sea of sadness.

• simile

• metaphor

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Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The thunder was loud.

• The thunder boomed and rumbled.

• The thunder growled, and the windows shook.

• The thunder growled like a group of grizzly bears.

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Which one of the following is a simile?

• Her hair was as curly as curly fries.

• You are my sunshine.

• Success is key.

• He is a night owl.

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What two things are being compared in the following metaphor?
The crab was a dancing pair of scissors, clicking across the sand. 

• crab and sand

• crab and dancing scissors

• scissors and sand

• dancing and sand

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