metaphor or simile
By Dawn Cantwell
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Last updated about 5 years ago
20 Questions
Similes and metaphors are very similar.
Similes compare two items using like or as.
Metaphors compare two items without like or as.
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1.
Gislane's eyes were as bright as the sun.
Gislane's eyes were as bright as the sun.
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2.
Dad was like a big teddy bear.
Dad was like a big teddy bear.
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3.
Sandy is a silly rabbit.
Sandy is a silly rabbit.
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4.
Kelly's eyes are a beautiful shade of green
Kelly's eyes are a beautiful shade of green
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5.
The train station was a zoo.
The train station was a zoo.
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6.
The fire was as warm as the sun.
The fire was as warm as the sun.
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7.
Ms. Cantwell's voice was like thunder.
Ms. Cantwell's voice was like thunder.
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8.
Section 630 was as quiet as a mouse.
Section 630 was as quiet as a mouse.
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9.
Her feet were like blocks of ice.
Her feet were like blocks of ice.
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10.
My math book was as heavy as my little brother.
My math book was as heavy as my little brother.
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11.
Jake's bedroom is a disaster area.
Jake's bedroom is a disaster area.
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12.
The street was a stovetop in the 90 degree weather yesterday!
The street was a stovetop in the 90 degree weather yesterday!
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13.
Ms. Cantwell's new Ferrari is as red as a cherry.
Ms. Cantwell's new Ferrari is as red as a cherry.
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14.
Jessica's tears were a flowing river when she had an E in reading class! Darn you Ms. Cantwell!
Jessica's tears were a flowing river when she had an E in reading class! Darn you Ms. Cantwell!
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15.
Ms. T's gym was a sauna when the air conditioner broke!
Ms. T's gym was a sauna when the air conditioner broke!
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16.
The cat was like an orange because they're both orange!
The cat was like an orange because they're both orange!
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17.
Grandma's old blanket was a rainbow.
Grandma's old blanket was a rainbow.
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18.
Jade ran to the car as quick as lightning.
Jade ran to the car as quick as lightning.
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19.
GIve me some cake. You are such a hog!
GIve me some cake. You are such a hog!
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20.
Doing this activity was like being on a roller coaster!
Doing this activity was like being on a roller coaster!