Unit 16 - Similes or Metaphors

Her diary is her best friend. It guards her secrets.

• simile

• metaphor

The crab was a dancing pair of scissors, running through the sand.

• simile

• metaphor

She grabbed the secret paper with reflexes like a cat!

• simile

• metaphor

She was a statue so that no one would see or hear her in the shadows.

• simile

• metaphor

My dog is a cowardly lion when people come to our house.

• simile

• metaphor

My brother’s room is a pig sty. He never cleans up after himself.

• simile

• metaphor

The test was as easy as pie! I made a 100!

• simile

• metaphor

The football player proved he was as strong as an ox in the weight room.

• simile

• metaphor

Her golden hair was like the sun, shining bright and beautiful.

• simile

• metaphor

The basketball player was as hungry as a horse after the game.

• simile

• metaphor