Exploring Similes and Metaphors in Literature

What literary device compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?

• Analogy

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor

Which example illustrates a simile?

• He is a shining star

• She runs like the wind

• Life is a rollercoaster

• Time is money

What is NOT a feature of a simile?

• Often used in poetry

• Uses 'like' or 'as'

• Helps create a vivid image

• Compares two similar things

Which statement is true about similes?

• They make no comparisons

• They always use 'is' or 'are'

• They can make descriptions more vivid

• They are rarely used in English

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• Clear as crystal

• He is a lion in battle

• As busy as a bee

• Sweet as honey

What does a metaphor typically use?

• Direct comparisons without 'like' or 'as'

• Analogies

• Similes

• Hyperboles

Which phrase is an example of a metaphor?

• Busy like a bee

• Cool as a cucumber

• He has a heart of stone

• She is as fast as a cheetah

What effect do metaphors have on writing?

• Make it more confusing

• Clarify technical details

• Enhance descriptive quality

• Shorten the text

How can metaphors change your writing?

• By making it less interesting

• By adding complexity

• By enhancing imagery

• By reducing clarity

What encourages the use of similes and metaphors in writing?

• To simplify concepts

• To create plain text

• To confuse the reader

• To beautify and strengthen expressions