Understanding Metaphors and Similes

What is a metaphor?

• A direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

• A type of poem

• A literal statement

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• As busy as a bee

• As brave as a lion

• Like a fish out of water

• The world is a stage

How can you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

• It uses 'like' or 'as'

• It is always a question

• It compares two things directly

• It describes a sound

What distinguishes a simile from a metaphor?

• A simile is always longer

• A simile is a type of metaphor

• A simile is a literal statement

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• He is a shining star

• As light as a feather

• Time is money

• The curtain of night