Similes and Metaphors

Front

Words are weapons that sometimes hurt people.

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Metaphor

Front

Ian is as tall as the Empire State Building.

Back

Simile

Front

The raindrops sounded like gunshots as they hit the metal roof.

Back

Simile

Front

Anthony eats like a pig.

Back

Simile

Front

Mrs. Reale's cheeks were as red as tomatoes when she was embarrassed.

Back

Simile

Front

The clouds look like puffy cotton balls.

Back

Simile

Front

Djed's feet are boats.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Mariatu was as quiet as a mouse as she snuck into her sister's room.

Back

Simile

Front

The chili pepper was a bomb exploding in my mouth.

Back

Metaphor

Front

The distant stars were glimmering stars in the night sky.

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Metaphor