What is the definition of a metaphor?

• A formula you use to get the slope of a graph.

• 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."

What is a simile?

• A comparison of two things not using "like" or "as"

• A comparison of two things that USES "like" or "as"

• A person, place or thing

• A phrase that says one thing but means another

What do similes and metaphors have in common?

• They both use math equations.

• They both use "like" or "as."

• They can not be used to describe people.

• They compare two or more things.

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The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig.

• Simlie

• Metaphor

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She is a bolt of lightening when she runs

• Simile

• Metaphor

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That test was a piece of cake

• Simile

• Metaphor

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What two things are being compared in this sentence?

The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod.

• friends to peas

• friends to pods

• peas to pods

• best to friends

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What two things are being compared in this sentence?

Jimmy tried to help her, but when he got to his feet, his legs were jello.

• feet and Jimmy

• Legs and Jello

• Her and Jello

• Feet and Legs

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