Metaphor Quiz

What is the definition of metaphor?

• A figure of speech comparing two different things using like or as

• A figure of speech comparing two things by stating one thing is another (not using like or as)

• A figure of speech comparing things as short as possible

• A figure of speech comparing things

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Is this a metaphor?: My little brother ate like a pig.

• NO

• YES

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Is this a metaphor? The stars were diamonds in the sky.

• NO

• YES

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Is this a metaphor?: Michelle was as graceful as a swan.

• NO

• YES

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Is this a metaphor?: Sherry and Alice were like two peas in a pod.

• NO

• YES

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Is this a metaphor?: Joseph was a dragon, strong and pure.

• NO

• YES

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Is this a metaphor?: Stars are glowing candles in the sky.

• NO

• YES

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Is this a metaphor?: Eric's voice roared through crowd.

• NO

• YES

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Is this a metaphor?: The alligator's teeth were white daggers.

• NO

• YES

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Is this a metaphor? Zack was as busy as a bee.

• NO

• YES

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D