Distinguishing Similes from Metaphors

What is a simile?

• A direct statement

• A type of poem

• A statement that describes an action

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• He runs fast

• The pizza is as cold as ice

• The sun is bright

• She is a walking dictionary

Why do we use similes?

• To state facts

• To make comparisons more interesting

• To describe actions

• To confuse the reader

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A direct comparison saying one thing is another

• A type of poem

• A descriptive statement

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• He is as brave as a lion

• The sky is blue

• The car is like a rocket

• She is a walking dictionary

What does the metaphor 'She is a walking dictionary' imply?

• She carries a dictionary

• She walks a lot

• She writes dictionaries

• She has a lot of knowledge

How does a simile differ from a metaphor?

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not

• A simile is a type of poem, while a metaphor is not

• A simile is a direct statement, while a metaphor is not

• A simile describes actions, while a metaphor does not

Which statement best summarizes the difference between similes and metaphors?

• Similes are used in poetry, metaphors are used in prose

• Similes use 'like' or 'as', metaphors say one thing is another

• Similes are more descriptive, metaphors are less descriptive

• Similes are longer, metaphors are shorter