Metaphors and Similes

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

• A metaphor is a type of simile.

• A metaphor is a type of personification.

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying that one thing is another, without using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? A) She is as fast as a cheetah. B) His heart is a cold stone. C) The sun is shining brightly.

• B

• C

• A

• D

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What is a simile?

• A simile is a type of rhyme.

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a type of metaphor.

• A simile is a type of onomatopoeia.

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Which of the following is an example of a simile? A) The wind howled like a wolf. B) The stars are like diamonds in the sky. C) The tree branches swayed gently.

• B

• A

• C

• The sun is a giant fireball.

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Identify the metaphor in the sentence: 'Her smile is a ray of sunshine.'

• Her smile is a ray of sunshine.

• Her smile is a beam of light.

• Her smile is a burst of happiness.

• Her smile is a warm glow.

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Identify the simile in the sentence: 'The waves crashed against the shore like thunder.'

• like lightning

• like a whisper

• like thunder

• like a gentle breeze

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Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? A) The moon is a silver coin. B) The flowers danced in the breeze. C) The cat is as black as night.

• C

• B

• A

• D

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Which of the following is an example of a simile? A) The raindrops fell softly on the roof. B) His voice is music to my ears. C) The mountain stood tall and majestic.

• A

• C

• D

• B

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Identify the metaphor in the sentence: 'Time is a thief.'

• Time is a burglar.

• Time is a thief

• Time is a robber.

• Time is a criminal.

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Identify the simile in the sentence: 'Her laughter is like a melody.'

• like a melody

• Her laughter is similar to a song.

• Her laughter is as sweet as a melody.

• Her laughter is reminiscent of a tune.

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