Exploring Similes and Metaphors

Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'Time is a thief.'

• Time is a journey.

• Time is a puzzle.

• Time is a thief.

• Time is a friend.

Choose the correct metaphor: A) The stars are diamonds in the sky. B) He is as brave as a lion. C) She sings like a bird.

• He runs like the wind.

• Her laughter is a gentle breeze.

• A) The stars are diamonds in the sky.

• The moon is a silver coin.

Identify the simile: 'He is as fast as lightning.'

• He moves faster than a car.

• He is as fast as lightning.

• He is quick as a flash.

• He runs like a cheetah.

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• A simile is a type of metaphor that uses imagery.

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, whereas a metaphor states one thing is another.

• Both similes and metaphors are the same and interchangeable.

• A metaphor compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

A simile is a comparison between the two objects or persons with the use of ____ and ____.

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