Figurative Language Practice week 1.7

Which sentence contains a simile?

• The wind whispered secrets through the trees.
• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

• The thunder roared like a lion in the distance.
• The stars were diamonds in the night sky.

Complete the simile: "The waves crashed on the shore like ___________."

• thunderous applause
• music to my ears

Complete the simile: "His laughter filled the room like ___________."

• a cheetah
• a feather

Sarah thought that her secret was safe until her little brother ___________________.

• the early bird catches the worm
• spilled the beans
• cat's out of the bag

After eating too much candy at the fair, Tim felt ___________________.

• sick as a dog
• piece of cake
• under the weather

What does the idiom "see eye to eye" mean?

• To spill the beans
• To agree
• To be in deep water

Don't worry; I'll help you with your math homework. The quiz will be ___________________.

• in deep water
• under the weather
• a piece of cake

What does the simile "Her smile was as bright as the sun" mean?

• Her smile was as warm as the sun.
• Her smile was very colorful.
• Her smile was extremely happy.

What does the metaphor "The wind whispered secrets through the trees" mean?

• The wind made a loud noise.
• The wind made the trees talk.
• The wind was very gentle.