Simile/Metaphor 7th ELA

A ___________ is a comparison of two unlike things using like or as.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal Language

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

A ___________ shows a direct comparison between two things.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal Language

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

A ___________ is a comparison that says one thing IS something else, even though it's not.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal Language

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Instead of suggesting that two things are the same, a ___________ uses comparisons that are hidden and indirect.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal Language

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Tommy is blinder than a bat without his glasses.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Jerry's long drawn out stories are as common as dirt.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

When he was being interviewed by the local news, Collin was as cool as a cucumber.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

That football player was tougher than nails.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

His elderly grandmother was sweet as sugar.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

The two brothers fought like cats and dogs after they got home.

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4