Similes and Metaphors

What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• A simile uses "like" or "as," while a metaphor doesn't
• A metaphor is always longer than a simile
• A simile is only used in poetry
• A metaphor always uses "is" or "was"

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The stars are diamonds in the sky
• Her voice is music to my ears
• He runs like the wind
• Time is money

In the metaphor "Life is a roller coaster," what is being compared?

• Life and an amusement park
• Life and excitement
• Life and ups and downs
• Life and speed

Which literary device is used in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo"?

• Personification
• Alliteration
• Onomatopoeia
• Metaphor

What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

• To make the writing longer
• To confuse the reader
• To create vivid imagery
• To use difficult words

Which of these is a metaphor?

• The baby was as loud as a lion
• Her eyes were oceans of blue
• The boy was quick as a fox
• The room was as cold as ice

In the simile "He's as busy as a bee," what quality is being described?

• Sweetness
• Flying ability
• Industriousness
• Yellow and black stripes

Which sentence contains a simile?

• The sun is a golden ball in the sky
• Her laughter is contagious
• The snow blanketed the ground
• His hands were as cold as ice

What is being compared in the metaphor "She is a night owl"?

• A person and a bird
• Sleeping habits and an owl's behavior
• Night and day
• A person's appearance and an owl's appearance

In the phrase "The world is a stage," what type of figurative language is used?

• Simile
• Personification
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole