Exploring Similes and Metaphors in Writing

Why does the teacher refer to figurative language as the 'juice' of writing?

• Because it is the most boring part of writing.

• Because it makes writing more interesting and exciting.

• Because it is the hardest part of writing.

• Because it is the easiest part of writing.

What is a simile?

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

• A statement that describes a fact.

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of punctuation.

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• My tears were a river.

• She is a shining star.

• He is as brave as a lion.

What is a metaphor?

• A statement that describes a fact.

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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

• A type of punctuation.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• He is as tall as a tree.

• He is as fast as a cheetah.

• She sings like an angel.

• The classroom was a zoo.

Identify the figurative language: 'The siblings fought like cats and dogs.'

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Neither

• Both

Identify the figurative language: 'Mr. Foley is a chicken during scary movies.'

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Both

• Neither

Identify the figurative language: 'My cousin is as playful as a kitten.'

• Metaphor

• Both

• Simile

• Neither

Identify the figurative language: 'My son turned as red as a tomato when I tickled him.'

• Both

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Neither

Does the sentence 'I like pizza' qualify as a simile?

• Yes, because it is a comparison.

• No, because it does not compare two things.

• No, because it uses 'as'.

• Yes, because it uses 'like'.