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Metaphor and Similes

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

He eats like a pig.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

2.

You are my sunshine.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

3.

The paintbrush was a magic wand in his hand.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

4.

My pillow was like a cloud when I laid my head down.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

5.

She is as slow as a snail.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

6.

The students are busy bees.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

7.

Her smile is as bright as the sun.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

8.

Her heart is gold.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

9.

He is as strong as an ox.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

10.
She is on a rollercoaster of emotions
a)
she's having fun
b)
she's scared
c)
she is having lots of different feelings
d)
she's going to vomit soon
11.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
12.
Identify the Simile below...
a)
The tree danced in the wind.
b)
She is as tall as a tree!
c)
That cat is the devil.
d)
My backpack weighs a thousand tons!
13.
A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' is:
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
metaphor
14.
After playing football on the cold January day, his fingers were icicles.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hot chocolate
15.
The band played as loud as a sonic boom.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
eardrums
16.
Simile or Metaphor?
He was scared so much he was as white as a ghost.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
17.
Simile or Metaphor?
That girl is as tough as nails.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
18.
Simile or Metaphor?
She is as thin as a toothpick.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
19.
Simile or Metaphor?
The assignment was a breeze.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
20.

He was as fast as a sports car.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

21.

Time is money!

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

22.

It's raining cats and dogs!

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

23.

Which ALWAYS uses "like" or "as"

a)

Similes

b)

Metaphors

24.

Her heart is gold.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

25.

Using the last slide what is the answer?

a)

A. Lillyann is a very energetic student

b)

B. Lillian's math teacher gets mad at her for constantly moving

c)

C. Lillian enjoys eating Poptarts

26.

Is Lilyann really a Poptart?

a)

Yes

b)

No