Mastering Metaphors

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as."

• A figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things.

• A type of rhyme used in poetry.

• A way to describe something literally.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

• "Time is a thief."

• "He ran like the wind."

• "The stars twinkled like diamonds."

In the sentence "The classroom was a zoo," what does the metaphor imply?

• The classroom was dirty.

• The students were loud and chaotic.

• There were animals in the classroom.

• The classroom was very large.

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• "The sky was as blue as the ocean."

• "Her heart is a cold iron."

• "The leaves danced in the wind."

• "He is as brave as a lion."

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: "Life is a journey."

• Life is compared to a trip.

• Life is described as being difficult.

• Life is full of surprises.

Which of the following best describes the metaphor in "He has a heart of stone"?

• He is cold and unfeeling.

• He is very strong.

• He has a lot of love.

• He is a rock climber.

What does the metaphor "The world is a stage" suggest?

• Everyone is an actor in their own life.

• The world is a dangerous place.

• Life is a performance.

• People are always watching.

In the sentence "Her words were music to his ears," what does the metaphor imply?

• She sang beautifully.

• He loves to listen to her.

• Her words were pleasing to him.

• She was a musician.

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?

• "The clouds were fluffy like cotton candy."

• "He is the light of my life."

• "Her eyes sparkled like stars."

• "The wind howled like a wolf."

The phrase "Time is a river" implies that:

• Time flows continuously.

• Time is unpredictable.

• Time can be controlled.

• Time is a cycle.