Exploring Similes and Metaphors

Why did the teacher decide to discuss figurative language at this point?

• Because it was a requirement.

• Because it was a new topic.

• Because 'The Watsons' is full of figurative language.

• Because students requested it.

What does it mean when something is said literally?

• It is a metaphor.

• It is a comparison.

• It is exactly as stated.

• It is an exaggeration.

Which of the following is a characteristic of figurative language?

• It often involves exaggeration.

• It is always literal.

• It is always true.

• It never involves comparisons.

What do similes use to compare objects or ideas?

• Is or was

• Like or as

• And or but

• Neither nor

In the example 'His face lit up like a lightbulb', what is being compared?

• A face and a bird

• A face and a lightbulb

• A lightbulb and a tree

• A bird and a tree

Which word is used in the simile 'Gloria is as tall as a giraffe'?

• As

• Was

• Like

• Is

What is the main difference between similes and metaphors?

• Similes are longer than metaphors.

• Similes are always true, metaphors are not.

• Similes are literal, metaphors are not.

• Similes use 'like' or 'as', metaphors do not.

In the metaphor 'The Sun is a glowing spider', what is being compared?

• The Sun and a bird

• The Sun and a spider

• A spider and a tree

• A bird and a tree

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• She sings like an angel.

• He is as brave as a lion.

• He runs as fast as the wind.

• The world is a stage.

How can you convert a simile to a metaphor?

• Use 'and' or 'but'

• Add 'like' or 'as'

• Remove 'like' or 'as' and use 'is' or 'was'

• Change the objects being compared