Similes and Metaphors in Poetry Quiz

What is a simile?

• A type of flower

• A type of cloud

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

• A type of dance

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Give an example of a simile from a famous poem.

• Example: 'The wind whispers like a ghost' from the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost

• Example: 'The waves are dancing like fairies' from the poem 'Daffodils' by William Wordsworth

• Example: 'The sun is shining brightly' from the poem 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe

• Example: 'O my Luve's like a red, red rose' from the poem 'A Red, Red Rose' by Robert Burns

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What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things, without using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A metaphor is a type of musical instrument commonly used in orchestras

• A metaphor is a mathematical equation used to solve for unknown variables

• A metaphor is a type of insect that lives in tropical regions

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Provide an example of a metaphor from a well-known poem.

• The sun is a yellow ball in the sky

• All the world's a stage

• The wind whispered through the trees

• She is a shining star

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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

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

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor indirectly implies a comparison between two things.

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

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Identify the figure of speech in the following line: 'The world is a stage.'

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Simile

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Explain the meaning of the simile: 'As brave as a lion.'

• To be as slow as a turtle.

• To be as small as an ant.

• To be as courageous and fearless as a lion.

• To be as timid as a mouse.

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Interpret the metaphor: 'Time is a thief.'

• Time is a gift from the universe.

• Time is a friendly companion.

• Time steals moments and experiences from us.

• Time is a generous benefactor.

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Create a simile to describe a storm.

• The storm was as quiet as a mouse.

• The storm raged like a wild animal.

• The storm raged like a peaceful river.

• The storm was as gentle as a lamb.

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Write a metaphor to describe the feeling of happiness.

• Happiness is like a broken umbrella in a rainstorm.

• Happiness is like a flat tire on a long road trip.

• Happiness is like a rotten piece of fruit in a garbage can.

• Happiness is like a warm ray of sunshine on a cold winter day.

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