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Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a comparison, but it doesn't use "like" and it says one thing IS another.
when you say a hint to someone
when you compare with someone saying like
I don´t know
The library was an ocean of books. Metaphor?
yes
no
Which of the following is a metaphor?
The walrus and the penguin were at the zoo.
She is a peacock because she loves the attention.
The singer's voice was like a fresh spring day.
The old woman was as wise as an owl.
My life is like a dream. Metaphor?
yes
no
A metaphor is a figure of speech that ________.
uses the words “like” or “as” but doesn’t compare things
compares things without using the words “like” or “as”
gives a nonhuman thing human traits
uses a word that sounds like what it means
The snow is a white blanket. Metaphor?
yes
no
Kaleo runs like a cheetah. Metaphor?
yes
no
Your voice is music to my ears.
Your voice is pleasing to me.
Your voice is hoarse.
Your voice upsets me.
The rain was a drum beat on the tin roof. Metaphor?
yes
no
Which of the following is a metaphor?
The camper was a chicken when he heard a growl in the forest.
The baby ate like a bird during dinner.
Greg is a thirty year old baseball player.
The twins fight like cats and dogs.
