Interpreting Similes and Metaphors

Front

Kenneth is like a bull in a china shop.

Back

Kenneth is very rough and clumsy.

Front

Since Mom has two jobs, she is always as busy as a bee.

Back

Mom is always doing something.

Front

The dress was as colorful as a rainbow compared to my plain one.

Back

The dress had many colors.

Front

Mary is like a human calculator.

Back

Mary is very good at math.

Front

After doing my chores, the house was as clean as a whistle.

Back

The house was very clean.

Front

What does it mean if Joshua's brother is a rugrat?

Back

Joshua's brother is a little boy.

Front

Your voice is music to my ears.

Back

Your voice is pleasing to me.

Front

A man's home is his castle.

Back

A man can do whatever he wants in his home.

Front

Karen's hair is silk.

Back

Karen's hair has a beautiful look and feel to it.

Front

Mel has such great taste in furniture that I'm sure his home is beautiful.

Back

Mel knows how to pick out nice furniture.