Metaphors

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?

• The sun was shining brightly in the sky.

• The classroom was a zoo during recess.

• The cat slept on the windowsill.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Identify the metaphor in this sentence: "The world is a stage, and we are merely players."

• The world is a stage.

• We are merely players.

• The world is round.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

• The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.

• Her voice was music to his ears.

• The dog barked loudly.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the metaphor in this sentence: "Time is a thief that steals our moments"?

• Time is a thief.

• Moments are stolen.

• Time flies.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Choose the sentence that uses a metaphor.

• The wind howled through the trees.

• His heart was a locked door.

• The rain fell gently.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• The snow was a white blanket covering the ground.

• The snow covered the ground like a blanket.

• The snow fell softly.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Identify the metaphor in this sentence: "Her smile was a ray of sunshine."

• Her smile was bright.

• Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

• She smiled happily.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which sentence uses a metaphor?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The leaves were a sea of green.

• The leaves fell from the tree.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the metaphor in this sentence: "Books are keys to wisdom's treasure"?

• Books are important.

• Books are keys.

• Books are treasures.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Choose the sentence that contains a metaphor.

• The river was a ribbon of silver.

• The river flowed swiftly.

• The river was wide and deep.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5