Metaphor

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

• An exaggeration for effect

• A statement that contradicts itself

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• He ran as fast as lightning.

• She is as brave as a lion.

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

• Time

• Thief

• Is

• A

What is the purpose of using a metaphor in literature?

• To create a literal meaning

• To make a comparison more vivid

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a factual statement

Which of the following is NOT a metaphor?

• The world is a stage.

• He is a shining star.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The curtain of night fell upon us.

In the sentence 'The world is a stage,' what is being compared?

• World and stage

• World and life

• Stage and play

• Life and play

Choose the metaphor from the following options:

• As busy as a bee

• The calm lake was a mirror

• He eats like a pig

• She sings like an angel

What effect does a metaphor have on a reader?

• It provides a clear and direct description

• It creates a vivid image or idea

• It simplifies complex ideas

• It confuses the reader

Which sentence uses a metaphor to describe someone's personality?

• She is as gentle as a lamb.

• He is a rock in times of trouble.

• Her voice is like music to my ears.

• He is as stubborn as a mule.

Identify the metaphor in the sentence: 'The city was a jungle.'

• City

• Jungle

• Was

• A