
Similes vs Metaphors Quiz
English
3rd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the simile in the following sentence: The clouds were as fluffy as cotton candy.
The clouds were as bright as the sun.
The clouds were as hard as rocks.
The clouds were as smooth as silk.
The clouds were as fluffy as cotton candy.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the simile in the following sentence: Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.
Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.
Her smile was like a flower blooming in the spring.
Her smile was like a waterfall on a sunny day.
Her smile was like a bird flying in the sky.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the simile in the following sentence: The wind howled like a pack of wolves.
The wind whispered like a gentle stream.
The wind roared like a lion.
The wind danced like a leaf in the breeze.
The wind howled like a pack of wolves.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: The world is a stage.
The world is a stage.
The world is a puzzle.
The world is a book.
The world is a playground.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: Time is a thief.
Time is a friend
Time is a thief
Time is a healer
Time is a gift
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: His words were a dagger in my heart.
His words were a warm hug in my heart
His words were a soothing song in my heart
His words were a dagger in my heart
His words were a gentle breeze in my heart
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Differentiate between a simile and a metaphor: A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor directly compares two things without using 'like' or 'as'.
Simile uses 'like' or 'as'; metaphor uses 'or'
Simile uses 'like' or 'as'; metaphor uses 'not'
Simile uses 'like' or 'as'; metaphor directly compares without 'like' or 'as'
Simile uses 'like' or 'as'; metaphor uses 'and'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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