Simile Quiz

Identify the simile in the following sentence: The clouds were like fluffy cotton candy in the sky.

• The clouds were as hard as rocks in the sky.

• The clouds were similar to a rainbow in the sky.

• The clouds were like fluffy cotton candy in the sky.

• The clouds were unlike anything in the sky.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

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Identify the simile in the following sentence: Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• Her smile was as cold as ice.

• Her smile was as loud as a train.

• Her smile was as soft as a rock.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Identify the simile in the following sentence: The old man was as wise as an owl.

• as strong as a bear

• as wise as an owl

• as colorful as a rainbow

• as fast as a cheetah

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Explain the meaning of the simile: Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

• Her eyes were as dull as mud.

• Her eyes were as hard as rocks.

• Her eyes are shining and bright.

• Her eyes were as dark as coal.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Explain the meaning of the simile: The baby slept like a log.

• The baby slept like a rock concert

• The baby slept very deeply and soundly.

• The baby slept like a race car

• The baby slept like a tornado

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Explain the meaning of the simile: The house was as quiet as a mouse.

• The house was as bright as a star.

• The house was as busy as a bee.

• The house was very quiet.

• The house was as loud as a lion.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the two things being compared in the simile: The car was as fast as lightning.

• the car and a cheetah

• the car and a turtle

• the car and a snail

• the car and lightning

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the two things being compared in the simile: His voice was as smooth as silk.

• his voice and sandpaper

• his voice and silk

• his voice and velvet

• his voice and steel

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Differentiate between a simile and a metaphor.

• A simile compares two things directly, while a metaphor uses 'like' or 'as'

• A simile uses 'and' to compare two things, while a metaphor uses 'or'

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

• A simile is a type of metaphor

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Give an example of a metaphor.

• She is as busy as a bee.

• The cat is on the roof.

• The sun is a yellow ball in the sky.

• The world is a stage.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D