Similes and Metaphors

What is a Simile?

• A simile is a person, place, or thing.

• A simile describes an action.

• A simile is a comparison of two things using “like” or “as”.

• A simile is a comparison of two things using “and” or “or”.

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What is a Metaphor?

• A metaphor is a comparison using “like” or “as”.

• A metaphor is a direct comparison referring to two unlike things.

• A metaphor is a huge lizard.

• A metaphor is a sound written as a word.

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This is a Metaphor: He is a pig.

• True

• False

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This is a Simile: My toothbrush eats toothpaste

• True

• False

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Similes and Metaphors fall under what category?

• Alliteration

• Parts of Speech

• Point of View

• Figurative Language

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What is this sentence? The Hamster ran as fast as a Cheetah. 

• Metaphor

• Noun

• Simile

• Alliteration

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