Interpret Similes and Metaphors

What is figurative language?

• Language that means more than what the words say.

• Language that means just what the words say.

Identify the metaphor.

• Fruit is fuel for healthy body.

• He was as tall as a skyscraper.

• He was as fast as a cheetah.

• The toddler was like a wild monkey.

He is as strong as an ox.

• simile

• metaphor

You were brave as a lion.

• simile

• metaphor

He is a shining star.

• simile

• metaphor

The class was a zoo.

• simile

• metaphor

The snow is a white blanket.

• simile

• metaphor

He is as sly as a fox.

• simile

• metaphor

Your eyes shine like the sun.

• simile

• metaphor

He is as funny as a monkey.

• simile

• metaphor