WorksheetsOxymorons, Puns, Similes, and Metaphors
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which example below is an example of an oxymoron?
It was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity.
He ate flaming hot Cheetos.
A little pain never hurt anyone.
Zombies are the living dead.
not an oxymoron
oxymoron
Fish are so smart because they live in schools?
Hannah's home has heat, hopefully.
The winter dog wears his coat, but in the summer he wears his coat and pants.
That's the _________ thing I've seen.
The tree had a lot of bark but little bite.
Oxymoron
Pun
That movie was seriously funny.
Oxymoron
Pun
The room was dimly lit.
Oxymoron
Pun
Which one of the following IS a simile?
Her hair was like snow.
You are my sunshine.
Success is key.
He is a night owl.
What is a simile?
A comparison of two things not using "like" or "as"
A comparison of two things that uses "like" or "as"
A person, place or thing
A phrase that says one thing but means another
Simile or metaphor?
Taylor and Denis are two peas in a pod.
Metaphor
Simile
What is the definition of a metaphor?
A formula you use to get the slope of a graph.
A word that shows action
A comparison of two things that does not use "like" or "as."
A comparison of two things that uses "like" or "as."
Which phrase is a metaphor?
She is as thin as a rake.
The wind was a howling wolf.
I slept like a bump on a log.
These jeans fit like a glove.
Simile or metaphor?
She is a scared chicken.
Simile
Metaphor
Simile or metaphor?
This house is as clean as a whistle.
Simile
Metaphor
Simile or metaphor?
That girl is as tough as nails.
Simile
Metaphor
