Understanding Metaphors for Grade 5

Front

Time is a thief

Back

Time steals moments from our lives

Front

The world is a stage

Back

Life is like a play, and we are actors

Front

He has a heart of stone

Back

He is very unfeeling or cold

Front

The classroom was a zoo

Back

The classroom was very noisy and chaotic

Front

Her voice is music to my ears

Back

Her voice is very pleasant to hear

Front

The snow is a white blanket

Back

The snow covers everything like a blanket

Front

Life is a rollercoaster

Back

Life has many ups and downs

Front

He is a shining star

Back

He is very talented or outstanding

Front

The calm lake was a mirror

Back

The lake was very still and reflective

Front

The stormy ocean was a raging bull

Back

The ocean was very wild and powerful