October Homework _ P5 _ English

What is a simile?

• A comparison of two things not using "like" or "as"

• A comparison of two things that uses "like" or "as"

• A person, place or thing

• A phrase that says one thing but means another

The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all the cans on the shelves.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Neither

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

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Neither

The bar of soap was a slippery eel during the dog's bath.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Neither

The fire roared to life in Katrice's backyard.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Neither

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• Her eyes shone through the darkness.

• Her eyes looked like mine.

• Her eyes were two full moons.

• Her eyes were as bright as diamonds.

Read the poem below:

The Drum

by Nikki Giovanni

Daddy says the world is

a drum tight and hard

and I told him

I’m gonna beat

out my own rhythm

What comparison does the poem make?

• She compares herself to a rhythm.

• The poem compares the world to a drum.

• The speaker compares her father to the world.

• The speaker compares her father to a drum.

Which of the following is most likely the intended meaning of the metaphor “She is a cheetah”?

• She is yellow with black spots.

• She is a skilled hunter.

• She runs very fast.

• She is a large cat native to Africa.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "but"?

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

• She is smart but she studies hard.

• He likes pizza but he eats it.

Identify the sentence that uses "but" incorrectly.

• She loves to dance, but she is shy.

• He is tall but he is also very strong.

• They wanted to play outside but it was too cold, but they stayed inside.