Similes and Metaphors

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20 questions

1

Which of the following compares two things using the words like or as?

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Which of the following compares two things without using like or as?

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The gardener's hands were sandpaper.

simile

metaphor

Choose whether the example is a Simile, Metaphor, or Neither:
The newly mopped floor was a slippery as a banana peel

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The boy was out in the sun for a long time. His skin was as red as a lobster.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The cat wondered around the yard as though she was lost.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The boy looked out the window the morning after the storm. The snow was a blanket over the meadow.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
Grumpy Harry was known for his bad moods. He had a temper like a volcano.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The audience buzzed with anticipation as the mathematics competion was about to begin.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The runway is a pond, black from the night.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
Darcie held her tennis racket tightly. Her heart was pounding like a jackhammer.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The girls' knees were two rubber lumps as she waited to find out if she made the Cheerleading team.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The sky was a huge bruise, with purple, blue, and bits of yellow.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The stars were becoming ghosts in the lightening sky.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor:
The hot tea in his hands felt warm.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The sun, as it rose out of the lake, was a giant, blazing lamp.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The boy's father smiled as big as the sunrise as he reeled in the big fish he had caught.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The new lotion I got from Bath and Body Works made my skin feel as smooth as silk.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The soccer ball was a meteor, flying high above the sky.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The ocean was a raging bull as the storm set in.

simile

metaphor

neither

Which of the following compares two things using the words like or as?

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Which of the following compares two things without using like or as?

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The gardener's hands were sandpaper.

simile

metaphor

Choose whether the example is a Simile, Metaphor, or Neither:
The newly mopped floor was a slippery as a banana peel

simile

metaphor

neither

 
Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The boy was out in the sun for a long time. His skin was as red as a lobster.

simile

metaphor

neither

 
Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The cat wondered around the yard as though she was lost.

simile

metaphor

neither

 Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The boy looked out the window the morning after the storm. The snow was a blanket over the meadow.

simile

metaphor

neither

 
Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
Grumpy Harry was known for his bad moods. He had a temper like a volcano.

simile

metaphor

neither

 
Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The audience buzzed with anticipation as the mathematics competion was about to begin.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The runway is a pond, black from the night.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
Darcie held her tennis racket tightly. Her heart was pounding like a jackhammer.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The girls' knees were two rubber lumps as she waited to find out if she made the Cheerleading team.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The sky was a huge bruise, with purple, blue, and bits of yellow.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The stars were becoming ghosts in the lightening sky.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor:
The hot tea in his hands felt warm.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The sun, as it rose out of the lake, was a giant, blazing lamp.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The boy's father smiled as big as the sunrise as he reeled in the big fish he had caught.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The new lotion I got from Bath and Body Works made my skin feel as smooth as silk.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The soccer ball was a meteor, flying high above the sky.

simile

metaphor

neither

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The ocean was a raging bull as the storm set in.

simile

metaphor

neither

Similes and Metaphors

Similes and Metaphors

Which of the following compares two things using the words like or as?

Which of the following compares two things without using like or as?

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The gardener's hands were sandpaper.

Choose whether the example is a Simile, Metaphor, or Neither:The newly mopped floor was a slippery as a banana peel

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The boy was out in the sun for a long time. His skin was as red as a lobster.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The cat wondered around the yard as though she was lost.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The boy looked out the window the morning after the storm. The snow was a blanket over the meadow.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:Grumpy Harry was known for his bad moods. He had a temper like a volcano.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The audience buzzed with anticipation as the mathematics competion was about to begin.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The runway is a pond, black from the night.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:Darcie held her tennis racket tightly. Her heart was pounding like a jackhammer.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The girls' knees were two rubber lumps as she waited to find out if she made the Cheerleading team.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The sky was a huge bruise, with purple, blue, and bits of yellow.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The stars were becoming ghosts in the lightening sky.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor:The hot tea in his hands felt warm.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The sun, as it rose out of the lake, was a giant, blazing lamp.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The boy's father smiled as big as the sunrise as he reeled in the big fish he had caught.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The new lotion I got from Bath and Body Works made my skin feel as smooth as silk.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The soccer ball was a meteor, flying high above the sky.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:The ocean was a raging bull as the storm set in.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The gardener's hands were sandpaper.

Choose whether the example is a Simile, Metaphor, or Neither:
The newly mopped floor was a slippery as a banana peel

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The boy was out in the sun for a long time. His skin was as red as a lobster.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The cat wondered around the yard as though she was lost.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The boy looked out the window the morning after the storm. The snow was a blanket over the meadow.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
Grumpy Harry was known for his bad moods. He had a temper like a volcano.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The audience buzzed with anticipation as the mathematics competion was about to begin.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The runway is a pond, black from the night.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
Darcie held her tennis racket tightly. Her heart was pounding like a jackhammer.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The girls' knees were two rubber lumps as she waited to find out if she made the Cheerleading team.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The sky was a huge bruise, with purple, blue, and bits of yellow.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The stars were becoming ghosts in the lightening sky.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor:
The hot tea in his hands felt warm.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The sun, as it rose out of the lake, was a giant, blazing lamp.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The boy's father smiled as big as the sunrise as he reeled in the big fish he had caught.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The new lotion I got from Bath and Body Works made my skin feel as smooth as silk.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The soccer ball was a meteor, flying high above the sky.

Choose whether the example is a Simile or Metaphor or Neither:
The ocean was a raging bull as the storm set in.