Simile and Metaphor Quiz

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1) The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all the cans on the grocery store shelves.

• Simile
• Metaphor

What are the two things being compared?

• baby & octopus
• baby & cans
• baby & shelves

2. As the teacher entered the room she muttered under her breath, "This class is like a three-ring circus!"

• Simile
• Metaphor

What are the two things being compared?

• teacher & three-ring circus
• class & three-ring circus
• teacher & class

3. The giant’s steps were thunder as he ran toward Jack.

• Simile
• Metaphor

What are the two things being compared?

• giant's steps & Jack
• thunder & Jack
• giant's steps & thunder

4. The pillow was a cloud when I put my head upon it after a long day.

• Simile
• Metaphor

What are the two things being compared?

• pillow & cloud
• pillow & head
• cloud & head

5. I feel like a limp dishrag.

• Simile
• Metaphor