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What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
What two things are being compared in this this sentence?
What is the meaning of the simile above?
What does the metaphor mean above?
Getting all of the kids into the car was like herding cattle. All 6 of the family members were packed into the car like sardines. Jennie felt like the car was as cramped as a coffin! The car was a speeding bullet, flying down the road to get to the wedding on time.
Codie is as tall as a skyscraper.
The library was an ocean of books.
This house is as clean as a whistle.
My brother was boiling mad.
That girl is as tough as nails.
He is a night owl because he stays up late.
He is a walking dictionary.
Tonya is as sweet as sugar.
My brother was boiling mad.
The assignment was a breeze.
She is as thin as a toothpick.
That girl is as tough as nails.
He was scared so much he was as white as a ghost.
Her diary was her best friend, guarding her secrets quietly.
Her diary was her best friend, guarding all of her secrets.
Sylvia's new lotion made her face as smooth as a baby's skin.
The crab was a dancing pair of scissors, clicking across the sand.
This house is as clean as a whistle.
Sylvia's new lotion made her face as smooth as baby skin.
Simile or Metaphor?
The assignment is a breeze.
simile
metaphor
What is a metaphor?
Compares two things using like or as
Compares two things NOT using like or as
The following sentence is a metaphor: He eats like a pig.
True
False
Simile or Metaphor?
After playing outside, his fingers were icicles.
simile
metaphor
Simile or Metaphor?
This house is as clean as a whistle.
simile
metaphor
Why are metaphors important?
It helps you compare things like people, animals, and objects.
It helps you to sound like you are smart.
The following sentence is a metaphor: Her dad was as big as a house!
True
False
The following sentence is a metaphor: You are my sunshine.
True
False
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.
Which of the following is a metaphor?
The teacher is a busy bee.
The baby is as cute as a button.
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
What two things are being compared in this this sentence?
What does the metaphor mean above?
What are the words in blue an example of?
Juliet is the sun. (Shakespeare)
Simile
Metaphor
Tracy felt as sick as a parrot.
Simile
Metaphor
"the perfect sky is torn." (Natalie Imbruglia, "Tom")
Simile
Metaphor
The traffic is murder.
Simile
Metaphor
Tom is as deaf as a post.
Simile
Metaphor
Life is but a walking shadow. (Shakespeare)
Simile
Metaphor
She ran like the wind.
Simile
Metaphor
"The sun is a thief." (Shakespeare)
Simile
Metaphor
I'm as light as a feather.
Simile
Metaphor
Kitty is the apple of her mother's eye.
Simile
Metaphor
"Death lies upon her like an untimely frost." (Shakespeare)
Simile
Metaphor
My feet are as warm as toast.
Simile
Metaphor
Sue is deaf. (Some people say this when a person can hear, but isn't listening.)
Simile
Metaphor
"Every day is a winding road." Sheryl Crow
Simile
Metaphor
Tucker's eyes are as blue as the sky.
Simile
Metaphor
She looked as pretty as a picture.
Simile
Metaphor
James was as cool as a cucumber.
Simile
Metaphor
"It's been a hard day's night, And I've been working like a dog." (The Beatles)
Simile
Metaphor
What is the meaning of the metaphor or simile?
The night time was very bright.
The Christmas lights were very bright.
The Christmas lights reflected in the sun.
What is the meaning of the metaphor or simile?
The icicle was very sharp.
The icicle fell very fast.
The icicle was very white.
What is the meaning of the metaphor or simile?
The stove was so hot that it could melt ice.
The sun was so hot that it could melt ice.
The road was so hot that it could melt ice.
What is the meaning of the metaphor or simile?
The ornament was very bright.
Rudolph's nose was very bright.
The ornament was very round and red.
What is the meaning of the metaphor or simile?
The Christmas gifts were a very good price.
The Christmas gifts were stolen.
The deals were stolen.
The girl ran like the wind to the ice-cream stand.
Lilly swam like a fish across the pool.
James was so tired when he got home that he slept like a baby.
After his long day at school, Ben was as grumpy as a hungry lion.
He always doesn't want to answer questions in class. He is afraid of speaking to other people.
as timid as a mouse
as gentle as a lamb
as strong as an ox
He always speaks softly. He doesn't easily get mad at people.
as gentle as a lamb
as fierce as a tiger
as free as a bird
He looks big. He can carry very heavy things.
as strong as an ox
as proud as peacock
as weak as a baby
When she is angry, she shouts at people all the time.
as fierce as a tiger
as silly as a goose
as slow as a snail
He knows many things and can answer other people's questions immediately.
as wise as an owl
as proud as a peacock
as slow as a snail
You were brave as a lion.
simile
metaphor
He is a shining star.
simile
metaphor
The class was a zoo.
simile
metaphor
He is as strong as an ox.
simile
metaphor
The snow is a white blanket.
simile
metaphor
He is as sly as a fox.
simile
metaphor
Your eyes shine like the sun.
simile
metaphor
He is as funny as a monkey.
simile
metaphor
My teacher is a dragon.
metaphor
simile
Sam is a chicken.
simile
metaphor
She is a bird.
metaphor
simile
The computers at school are old dinosaurs.
metaphor
simile
Her cheeks are red like a rose.
simile
metaphor
H
Your eyes shine like diamonds.
simile
metaphor
I am as happy as a pig in mud.
simile
metaphor
My father is a bear in the morning.
My sister is like an angel in my life.
Math is like a puzzle that never ends.
My life is a dream.
The city is a sea of sadness.
My mother's hair is as soft as a cloud.
Life is a flower that grows more beautiful every day.
Simile or Metaphor:
They stood alone, frozen statues on the plain.
simile
metaphor
Which of the following is a simile?
I looked up as I heard a bird above my head.
The mom was as excited as a kid on Christmas morning.
Jenny likes to go swimming in the river.
Kendal was a fish in the water.
Which of the following is a simile?
When we had a substitute, the classroom was a zoo.
Lynne likes peanut butter and pickle sandwiches for lunch.
Olive was a star on the stage.
The boy sounded like a screaming baby when he didn't get his way.
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.
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.
What two things are being compared in the simile:
"The dried branches were like fingernails on a chalkboard."
dried and chalkboard
branches and chalkboard
branches and like
branches and fingernails
What two things are being compared in the metaphor:
"Her tears were rivers flowing down her cheeks."
her and cheeks
tears and rivers
rivers and flowing
rivers and cheeks
All of the following are similes except for:
Her plan worked like a dream.
The teenager ate like a horse.
I don't know why she doesn't like the dark.
My dad said he slept like a log.
All of the following are metaphors except for
The thunder was a mighty lion.
The storm was a raging bull.
His eyes were ice as he stared at his sister.
I am nine years old in the fourth grade.
All of the following are similes except for
The rumors spread like wildfire about who was going to be the new teacher.
Emily's new jacket fit like a glove.
Monique likes to listen to music while she studies.
I always ask Leo for help because he is as wise as an owl.
All of the following are metaphors except for
It took forever to get to my grandma's house because the freeway was a parking lot.
Sara acted like a baby when she went to the dentist.
The snow was a blanket that covered the sidewalk.
I avoid my dad in the morning because he is a crab when he gets out of bed.
Which sentence contains a simile?
Being with my students was pure heaven.
You behaved like absolute angels.
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
You behaved like absolute angels.
Being with my students was pure heaven.
Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: Staying inside all day was like bring in prison.
Simile
Metaphor
Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: Life is a stage, and we are all actors.
Simile
Metaphor
Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: Sid was a cheetah in the 100-yard dash.
Simile
Metaphor
Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: Annabelle's room looked like it was hit by a huricane.
Simile
Metaphor
Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: The snow was a blanket covering the yard.
Simile
Metaphor
Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: The train rolled on all day long, to the song of the metal against the tracks.
Simile
Metaphor
Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: I had never seen so many lights; it was like the world was on fire.
Simile
Metaphor
What does the metaphor mean above?
Her diary was her best friend, guarding her secrets quietly.
Her diary was her best friend, guarding all of her secrets.
Sylvia's new lotion made her face as smooth as a baby's skin.
The crab was a dancing pair of scissors, clicking across the sand.
Sylvia's new lotion made her face as smooth as baby skin.
The metaphor 'A heart of gold', means what?
A person that is sweet, kind, generious and of good nature has a heart of gold.
A heart heavy as gold
Someone who is very rich
Just a bit of mumbo-jumbo
The metaphor, 'Eben has butterflies in his stomach', means what?
Eben is about to vommit
Eben just ate some butterflies
Eben is feeling nervous and maybe excited
The football player was as strong as an ox as he tackled the quarterback.
What two things are being compared in the simile:
"The dried branches were like fingernails on a chalkboard."
dried and chalkboard
branches and chalkboard
branches and like
branches and fingernails
What two things are being compared in the metaphor:
"Her tears were rivers flowing down her cheeks."
her and cheeks
tears and rivers
rivers and flowing
rivers and cheeks
