Similes, Metaphors and Idioms

What is a simile?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• A comparison using 'and'.

• Exaggerated description.

• A comparison of different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Which of the following is a simile?

• A. The sun is a yellow ball.

• B. She is as fast as a cheetah.

• C. He is a bookworm.

• D. The wind howled.

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What is a metaphor?

• A mathematical equation.

• A figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing is another thing.

• A type of poem.

• A form of visual art.

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What is an idiom?

• A type of insect.

• A mathematical equation.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A phrase or expression with a figurative meaning.

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Which of the following is an idiom?

• D. The river flows peacefully.

• C. He is as strong as an ox.

• A. It's raining cats and dogs.

• B. The stars are shining brightly.

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Complete the simile: As light as a ___.

• cloud

• feather

• brick

• elephant

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Complete the metaphor: Her voice is music to my ___.

• mouth

• eyes

• ears

• nose

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Complete the idiom: A piece of cake means it is ___.

• extremely difficult

• impossible

• challenging

• very easy

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True or False: Similes and metaphors are types of figurative language.

• True

• They are types of poetry.

• They are types of literal language.

• False

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Complete the idiom: Don't count your chickens before they ___.

• fly

• hatch

• eat

• sleep

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