Winter Study GUIDE

Simile or Metaphor?

The house is as clean as a whistle.

• simile

• metaphor

Answer explanation

The phrase 'as clean as a whistle' compares the cleanliness of the house to a whistle using 'as,' which indicates a simile. A simile directly compares two different things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor does not.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Simile or metaphor?

The assignment was a breeze.

• simile

• metaphor

Answer explanation

The phrase 'The assignment was a breeze' is a metaphor because it directly compares the assignment to a breeze, suggesting it was easy, without using 'like' or 'as' which would indicate a simile.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Simile or metaphor?

That girl is as tough as nails.

• simile

• metaphor

Answer explanation

The phrase 'as tough as nails' compares the girl's toughness to nails using 'as,' which indicates a simile. A simile directly compares two different things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor states one thing is another.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Simile or metaphor?

He was so scared he was as white as a ghost.

• simile

• metaphor

Answer explanation

The phrase 'as white as a ghost' uses 'as' to compare his fear to a ghost's color, which is characteristic of a simile. A simile directly compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', making this statement a simile.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

A comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as":

• simile

• metaphor

Answer explanation

A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', making it distinct from a simile, which does use those words. Therefore, the correct answer is 'metaphor'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

When two things are being compared using like or as, it is called a _____.

• simile

• metaphor

Answer explanation

When comparing two things using 'like' or 'as', it creates a simile. This figure of speech highlights similarities between different objects, making the description more vivid.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is personification?

• Giving human traits to non-human things

• Comparing two unlike things

• A word that makes you hear sound

Answer explanation

Personification is a literary device where human traits are attributed to non-human entities, allowing readers to connect emotionally with objects or ideas. Thus, the correct answer is 'Giving human traits to non-human things'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

The stars danced in the night.

• Not personification

• Personification

Answer explanation

The phrase 'The stars danced in the night' attributes human-like qualities to stars, which is a clear example of personification. This literary device enhances imagery by giving life to inanimate objects.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The brownies were calling my name.

• Personification

• Not Personification

Answer explanation

The phrase 'the brownies were calling my name' attributes human-like qualities to brownies, suggesting they can call out, which is an example of personification.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

New York City never sleeps.

• Personification

• Not Personification

Answer explanation

The phrase 'New York City never sleeps' attributes human-like qualities to the city, suggesting it is always active. This is an example of personification, as it gives a non-human entity human characteristics.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A