Metaphors, Similes, Idioms, Proverbs, Adverbs & Alliteration

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using “like” or “as”

• A phrase that has a non-literal meaning

• A direct comparison without using “like” or “as”

• A saying that gives advice

Which of the following is a simile?

• The sky was a blanket of stars.

• She runs as fast as a cheetah.

• Laughter is the best medicine.

• • He is a rock in difficult times.

What question does an adverb of manner answer?

• When?

• Where?

• How?

• Why?

Which of the following is an idiom?

• A rolling stone gathers no moss.

• Honesty is the best policy.

• It’s raining cats and dogs.

• She is as bright as the sun.

What does the proverb “A stitch in time saves nine” mean?

• It’s better to be late than never.

• Fixing a small problem early prevents bigger issues later.

• Time moves quickly when you’re busy.

• Hard work always pays off.

True or false? A simile compares two things without using “like” or “as.”

• True

• False

“Break a leg” is an idiom that means to actually break your leg.

• True

• False

Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

• True

• False

Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the start of words.

• True

• False

“The classroom was a zoo” is an example of a simile.

• True

• False