Metaphors and Similes Explained

The video tutorial explains figures of speech, focusing on similes and metaphors. Similes are explicit comparisons using 'like' or 'as', with clear grounds for comparison. Examples include 'he hops like a kangaroo' and 'the dress is as white as snow'. Metaphors are implicit comparisons without using 'like' or 'as', requiring analysis to understand the comparison. Examples include 'you lit up my day' and 'the journey of life is not easy'.

What are figures of speech often referred to as?

• Tools of language

• Ornaments of language

• Rules of language

• Structures of language

Which of the following is a key feature of a simile?

• Implicit comparison

• Use of 'like' or 'as'

• Comparison without words

• Use of 'and' or 'or'

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a simile?

• Explicit comparison

• Use of 'like' or 'as'

• Clear grounds of comparison

• Implicit meaning

Which word is NOT typically used in a simile?

• Like

• Than

• As

• With

In the sentence 'He hops like a kangaroo', what is being compared?

• His size to a kangaroo's

• His strength to a kangaroo's

• His speed to a kangaroo's

• His jumping ability to a kangaroo's

Which word is used in the simile 'The dress is as white as snow'?

• Like

• As

• Than

• With

What is the ground of comparison in the simile 'She danced like a swan'?

• Her speed

• Her strength

• Her gracefulness

• Her beauty

Which of the following is a simile?

• The world is a book.

• He is a shining star.

• She sings like an angel.

• Time is a thief.

What is a metaphor primarily characterized by?

• Implicit comparison

• Use of 'like' or 'as'

• Direct statement

• Explicit comparison

In the metaphor 'You lit up my day', what is being compared?

• News to a light

• A person to a light bulb

• Happiness to lighting up a room

• A day to a candle