Given the sentence, "The wind whispered through the trees," explain whether it is a simile or a metaphor and justify your answer.

Metaphor, because it gives the wind a human quality

Simile, because it uses "like" or "as"

Consider the sentence: "Her mind is a computer." Explain why this is a metaphor.

It says her mind is a computer without using "like" or "as"

It compares two things using "like" or "as"

Which of the following sentences is a simile?

"The stars shone like diamonds in the sky."

"The stars were diamonds in the sky."

Why is "The classroom was a circus" considered a metaphor?

It directly equates the classroom to a circus

It uses "like" or "as" to compare

Which of the following best explains why "She is as graceful as a swan" is a simile?

It uses "as" to compare two things

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

"The car roared down the street."

"The car moved as fast as a cheetah."

In the sentence, "She is a shining star," what does the metaphor suggest about her?

She is very bright or outstanding

Which of the following is a simile?

"His words cut deeper than a knife."

Explain why "The thunder was a drumbeat in the night" is a metaphor.

It compares thunder to a drumbeat without using "like" or "as"

It uses "like" to compare thunder to a drumbeat

Which sentence is a simile?

"Her cheeks are as red as roses."

4/30: Similes vs. Metaphors

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify whether the following sentence is a simile or a metaphor: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

Simile

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the sentence below is a simile or a metaphor: "The classroom was a zoo during lunch break."

Simile

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is the following sentence a simile or a metaphor? "He is as sly as a fox."

Simile

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Classify the sentence as a simile or a metaphor: "The clouds are cotton balls in the sky."

Simile

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose whether the sentence is a simile or a metaphor: "She danced like a leaf in the wind."

Simile

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is the following a simile or a metaphor? "Time is a thief."

Simile

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the figure of speech: "His voice was music to her ears."

Simile

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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4/30: Similes vs. Metaphors

Identify whether the following sentence is a simile or a metaphor: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

Determine if the sentence below is a simile or a metaphor: "The classroom was a zoo during lunch break."

Is the following sentence a simile or a metaphor? "He is as sly as a fox."

Classify the sentence as a simile or a metaphor: "The clouds are cotton balls in the sky."

Choose whether the sentence is a simile or a metaphor: "She danced like a leaf in the wind."

Is the following a simile or a metaphor? "Time is a thief."

Identify the figure of speech: "His voice was music to her ears."

Determine if this is a simile or a metaphor: "She was as busy as a bee."

Is the following sentence a simile or a metaphor? "The world is a stage."

Classify the sentence: "He fought like a lion."

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