Similes and Metaphors

What does it mean when someone says 'I have a heart of stone'?

• It means that the person is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

• It means that the person is very generous and kind.

• It means that the person is physically strong and healthy.

• It means that the person is very passionate and loving.

How do you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

• Look for direct comparisons without 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'He is a shining star'.

• Identify phrases that use 'like' or 'as' for comparison.

• Search for sentences that describe actions rather than objects.

• Find sentences that use hyperbole or exaggeration.

Give an example of a simile.

• 'The clouds were like cotton candy in the sky'.

• 'He runs as fast as a cheetah.'

• 'Her smile is a ray of sunshine.'

• 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

True or False: A simile can be a metaphor.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Only in poetry

What is an example of a metaphor in everyday language?

• 'She is the light of my life'.

• 'Time is a thief'.

• 'He runs like the wind'.

• 'The world is a stage'.

What does the phrase 'the world is my oyster' mean?

• It means that the person feels they have many opportunities available to them.

• It means that the person is feeling lost and confused.

• It means that the person is wealthy and can afford anything.

• It means that the person is traveling around the world.

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

• They enhance descriptions and help create vivid imagery, making writing more engaging.

• They simplify complex ideas into straightforward statements.

• They provide factual information without embellishment.

• They serve as a means to confuse the reader with complex language.

How do you identify a simile in a sentence?

• Look for comparisons that use 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was like sunshine'.

• Identify sentences that use metaphors without 'like' or 'as'.

• Find sentences that describe actions rather than comparisons.

• Look for adjectives that describe nouns without any comparisons.

Can similes and metaphors be used in poetry?

• Yes, they are commonly used in poetry to create imagery and express emotions.

• No, they are only used in prose.

• Only similes can be used in poetry, not metaphors.

• They are rarely used in any form of writing.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

• A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

• A statement that is literally true and does not involve comparison.