Simile and Metaphor Review #1

Aria is as quiet as a mouse during the library study sessions.

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does this mean?

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Kai and Charlotte were as good as gold during the school assembly.

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does this mean?

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Avery's eyes were twinkling stars during the school play.

• simile

• metaphor

Answer explanation

The phrase "Avery's eyes were twinkling stars" compares her eyes to stars directly, suggesting they shine brightly. This is a metaphor, as it implies a direct equivalence rather than 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

During the the argument with her brothers, Maya's words were daggers.

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does this mean?

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Olivia’s room smelled like garbage.

• simile

• metaphor

• neither

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does this mean?

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Scott read one book about frogs and another one about snakes.

• simile

• metaphor

• neither

Answer explanation

The statement about Scott reading books does not use simile or metaphor. A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states one thing is another. Therefore, the correct answer is 'neither'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4