Similes and Metaphors

Front

A metaphor

Back

Compares two unlike things.

Front

A simile

Back

Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as".

Front

A proverb

Back

a wise saying that gives advice

Front

Idiom

Back

An expression that doesn't mean what the words say.

Front

Mary said the medicine was as sweet as candy.

This sentence contains what type of figurative language?

Options: simile, metaphor, idiom, proverb

Back

simile

Front

Mary said the medicine was as sweet as candy.

What does the simile mean?

Back

The medicine tastes like Skittles.

Front

David had a heart of gold.

The sentence contains what type of figurative language?

Options: simile, metaphor, proverb, idiom

Back

metaphor

Front

David had a heart of gold.

What does the metaphor mean?

Back

David cares about other people.

Front

The early bird gets the worm.

This is an example of what type of figurative language?

Options: simile, metaphor, idiom, proverb

Back

proverb

Front

The early bird gets the worm.

What does the proverb mean?

Back

People who begin early will have the best chance to be successful.