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Similes and Metaphors — Answers

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Similes and Metaphors — Answers

Part A: Simile or metaphor?

A simile compares using like or as. A metaphor says one thing *is* another. Circle the type.

1.The classroom was a zoo.
  1. Asimile
  2. Bmetaphor

Answer: metaphor

It says the classroom *was* a zoo, without "like" or "as".

2.Her smile was as bright as the sun.
  1. Asimile
  2. Bmetaphor

Answer: simile

"As bright as" makes a direct comparison.

3.He ran like the wind.
  1. Asimile
  2. Bmetaphor

Answer: simile

The comparison uses "like".

4.Time is a thief.
  1. Asimile
  2. Bmetaphor

Answer: metaphor

It says time *is* a thief.

5.The road was a ribbon of silver.
  1. Asimile
  2. Bmetaphor

Answer: metaphor

The road is described as being a ribbon.

6.The baby slept like a log.
  1. Asimile
  2. Bmetaphor

Answer: simile

The comparison uses "like".

Part B: What does it really mean?

Explain each expression in plain words.

7.The exam was a breeze.

Answer: The exam was very easy.

8.His words cut like a knife.

Answer: His words were sharp and hurtful.

9.She has a heart of gold.

Answer: She is very kind and generous.

10.My feet were blocks of ice.

Answer: My feet were extremely cold.

11.The news spread like wildfire.

Answer: The news spread very quickly.

12.The toddler was a tornado in the living room.

Answer: The toddler was wild and left a mess everywhere.

Part C: Finish the simile

Complete each well-known simile.

13.as busy as a (answer space)

Answer: bee

14.as quiet as a (answer space)

Answer: mouse

15.as cold as (answer space)

Answer: ice

16.as light as a (answer space)

Answer: feather

17.as stubborn as a (answer space)

Answer: mule

18.as brave as a (answer space)

Answer: lion

Part D: Your turn

19.Write two original similes and two original metaphors to describe a storm at the beach. Avoid the common ones from Part C.

Model answer: Similes: The waves charged at the shore like a stampede of gray horses. Rain hit the sand as hard as thrown gravel. Metaphors: The sky was a bruise spreading over the bay. The wind was a furious drummer on the roof of the surf club.

Success criteria:

  • Two similes using "like" or "as"
  • Two metaphors that state one thing is another
  • Comparisons are original, not well-known phrases
  • Each one creates a clear picture of the storm
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