Simile and Metaphor

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using the words like or as?

• metaphore

• alliteration

• simile

• idiom

A figure of speech that is used to make a comparison between two things that aren't alike but do have something in common.

• metaphor

• alliteration

• idiom

• hyperbole

"It was as big as an elephant," is an example of?

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• hyperbole

"He is as bright as a button." is an example of?

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• personification

• alliteration

The classroom was a zoo," is an example of?

• idiom

• metaphore

• personification

• onomatopoeia

Sara is as quiet as a mouse.

• simile

• metaphor

The students were as good as gold.

• simile

• metaphor

Talya's eyes were twinkling stars.

• simile

• metaphor

What is the meaning of the following simile?
"as hungry as a bear recently awakened from hibernation"

• Someone is really hungry

• Someone is slightly sleepy

• Someone is extremely sleepy.

• Someone is slightly hungry. 

What is the meaning of the following metaphor?
Her diary was her best friend, guarding all of her secrets. 

• Her best friend was writing in her diary.

• Her diary was open so that everyone could see her secrets

• Her secrets weren't safe in her diary.

• Her secrets are safe because they are written in her diary, which could not talk.