Exploring Similes and Metaphors

Which of the following is a simile?

• The forest was a sea of green.

• The robot moved like a shadow.

• The mountain was a giant.

Answer explanation

A simile compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. 'The robot moved like a shadow' uses 'like' to compare the robot's movement to a shadow, making it a simile. The other options do not use 'like' or 'as'.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• The wind howled like a wolf.

• The stars were diamonds in the sky.

• The rain fell as gently as a whisper.

Answer explanation

The phrase 'The stars were diamonds in the sky' is a metaphor, as it directly compares stars to diamonds without using 'like' or 'as', creating a vivid image. The other options use similes.

Identify the simile in the following sentence: "The robot's eyes shone like two bright stars."

• The robot's eyes

• Shone like two bright stars

• Two bright stars

Answer explanation

The simile in the sentence is "shone like two bright stars". It compares the brightness of the robot's eyes to stars, using 'like' to create the comparison, which is the defining characteristic of a simile.

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: "The forest was a living, breathing creature."

• The forest

• Was a living, breathing creature

• Living, breathing creature

Answer explanation

The metaphor in the sentence is "was a living, breathing creature". It compares the forest to a creature, suggesting it is full of life and vitality, which emphasizes its dynamic nature.

Which sentence contains a simile?

• The river was a ribbon of silver.

• The robot's voice was as soft as a breeze.

• The sky was a canvas of colors.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The robot's voice was as soft as a breeze,' contains a simile, comparing the softness of the voice to a breeze using 'as.' The other sentences use metaphors or descriptive language without direct comparison.

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

• The leaves danced like ballerinas in the wind.

• The sun was a golden coin in the sky.

• The rain fell like a curtain.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The sun was a golden coin in the sky.' contains a metaphor, as it directly compares the sun to a golden coin, suggesting brightness and value without using 'like' or 'as', unlike the other options.

What is the meaning of the simile "The robot moved like a shadow"?

• The robot was very quiet and sneaky.

• The robot was very bright and shiny.

• The robot was very slow and heavy.

Answer explanation

The simile "The robot moved like a shadow" suggests it was stealthy and unobtrusive, similar to how a shadow quietly follows without drawing attention. Thus, the correct choice is that the robot was very quiet and sneaky.

What is the meaning of the metaphor "The forest was a sea of green"?

• The forest was very wet.

• The forest was very large and full of green trees.

• The forest was very noisy.

Answer explanation

The metaphor "The forest was a sea of green" suggests vastness and abundance, indicating that the forest is large and filled with numerous green trees, rather than being wet or noisy.

Which of the following is a simile?

• The night was a blanket of darkness.

• The robot's eyes were as bright as the sun.

• The mountain stood like a giant.

Answer explanation

A simile compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. 'The mountain stood like a giant' uses 'like' to compare the mountain to a giant, making it a simile. The other options do not use 'like' or 'as' in this way.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• The robot's heart was a ticking clock.

• The robot moved as fast as lightning.

• The robot's voice was like music.

Answer explanation

A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. 'The robot's heart was a ticking clock' suggests the robot has a heart that functions like a clock, making it a metaphor. The other options use similes.