"Similes and Metaphors by The Bazillions" Quiz

What is the purpose of a simile?

• To make comparisons using exactly what they want to say.

• To make indirect comparisons using "like" or "as".

• To make direct comparisons without using "like" or "as".

• To confuse the reader.

What is the main difference between similes and metaphors?

• Similes and metaphors are the same.

• Metaphors use "like" or "as", similes do not use "like" or "as".

• Similes use "as" while metaphors use "like".

• Similes use "like" or "as" while metaphors do not use "like" or "as".

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• Sometimes you're hot and then sometimes you're cold.

• Let's stay together like the stars and the moon.

• You really are the apple of my eye.

• Hanging with you is as easy as pie.

What do similes use to make comparisons?

• Exactly what they want to say.

• "Like" or "as".

• None of that.

• Metaphors

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• You've got a smile that lights up the room.

• Don't just sit there like a bump on a log.

• Let's stay together like the stars and the moon.

• Then again you can be good as gold.

What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

• To make the writing more complex and difficult to understand.

• To make the writing more straightforward and simple.

• To make the writing more interesting and descriptive.

• To confuse the reader.