Exploring Similes and Metaphors

This video tutorial introduces the concepts of similes and metaphors, explaining how they compare two unlike things. Similes use 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while metaphors do not. The video provides examples of each and includes a practice session with task cards to help identify similes and metaphors. The lesson aims to enhance understanding of figurative language and its application in making language more expressive.

What word is essential in a simile to compare two unlike things?

• as

• and

• but

• is

What does the simile 'as slow as a turtle' suggest about the subject's speed?

• Very fast

• Aggressive

• Very slow

• Unpredictable

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• Quiet as a mouse

• Sky is a sapphire jewel

• Crazy like a fox

• Sweet as honey

Which of these is NOT a simile?

• Clear as mud

• Runs like the wind

• She is a shining star

• Cold as ice

What does the metaphor 'The classroom was a zoo' imply?

• The classroom was very chaotic

• The classroom was very quiet

• The classroom was very organized

• The classroom was locked

What is the correct interpretation of the metaphor 'My dad is a road hog'?

• My dad drives aggressively

• My dad is a farmer

• My dad likes animals

• My dad is cautious

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• Cold as ice

• As busy as a bee

• He is a night owl

• Sweet as sugar

Identify the figure of speech: 'He was a firecracker in the talent show.'

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Personification

Which task card example uses a simile?

• The sky is a sapphire jewel

• He was a firecracker

• The stars were diamonds

• The raindrops felt like kisses

What does the simile 'as sharp as a whistle' imply about grandma?

• She is very musical

• She is very clever

• She is very slow

• She is very loud