Implied Metaphor

implied metaphor

• extreme exaggeration

• a comparison between two unlike objects that does NOT use like or as to directly state one thing is another

• a comparison between two unlike objects that does NOT use like or as and implies that one thing is another (does not directly state)

• a comparison between two unlike objects that DOES use like or as to directly state one thing is another

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Sally buzzed with the excitement as the prom theme was announced.

• personification

• implied metaphor

• direct metaphor

• allusion

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Tony tucked his tail and turned around.

• alliteration and allusion

• alliteration and implied metaphor

• alliteration and direct metaphor

• assonance and implied metaphor

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What is an implied metaphor?

• A comparison between two unlike objects that uses 'like' or 'as'.

• A comparison between two unlike objects that does NOT use 'like' or 'as' and implies one thing is another.

• A direct statement that one thing is another.

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for effect.

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Which of the following sentences contains an implied metaphor?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The car was as fast as lightning.

• Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

• He was a lion in the fight.

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Identify the implied metaphor in the sentence: 'The news hit him like a ton of bricks.'

• The news is compared to bricks.

• The impact of the news is compared to being hit by bricks.

• The news is directly stated as bricks.

• There is no metaphor in the sentence.

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Which sentence uses an implied metaphor?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The teacher was as wise as an owl.

• The students were buzzing with excitement.

• The exam was a piece of cake.

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What is the effect of using an implied metaphor in writing?

• It creates a direct comparison.

• It adds subtlety and depth to the description.

• It makes the writing more humorous.

• It simplifies the language.

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Choose the sentence with an implied metaphor:

• The stars were diamonds in the sky.

• The river was a winding snake.

• The city was alive with energy.

• The sun was a golden ball.

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In the sentence 'Her voice was music to his ears,' what is the implied metaphor?

• Her voice is directly stated as music.

• Her voice is compared to music without directly stating it.

• Her voice is loud like music.

• There is no metaphor in the sentence.

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