Metaphors in Poetry Quiz

What is a metaphor in poetry?

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

• A type of poem with a specific rhyme scheme

• A form of poetry that uses only metaphors

• A literary device that compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor in poetry?

• The stars are like fish

• The stage is big

• The ocean is a blanket

• The moon shines bright like a diamond

Which is a metaphor?

• Her eyes were actual diamonds.

• Her eyes were like glass marbles.

• Her eyes were glowing like the sun.

• Her eyes were sparkling diamonds.

Noah, Olivia, and Benjamin are having a debate. Noah says, 'Time is a thief'. Can you help them figure out what Noah is comparing time to in his metaphor?

• a clock

• a friend

• a teacher

• a thief

Which of the following is a simile?

• The wind was as cold as ice.

• The book fell off the shelf

• The cat meowed at the door

• The sun shone brightly in the sky

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• The classroom was like a zoo.

• The classroom has a library.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The classroom was fun.

Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor in poetry.

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare three things

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

• A simile directly states that one thing is another

Imagine it's a chilly winter day and Kai, Liam, and Aiden are having a snowball fight. Suddenly, they stop and look at the snow around them. How would they describe it? Complete the metaphor 'The snow is ____________'.

• a green meadow

• a blue bird

• a red apple

• a white blanket