Simile/Metaphor 7th ELA

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

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal Language

A ___________ shows a direct comparison between two things.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal Language

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

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal Language

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

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Literal Language

Tommy is blinder than a bat without his glasses.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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

• Simile

• Metaphor

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

• Simile

• Metaphor

That football player was tougher than nails.

• Simile

• Metaphor

His elderly grandmother was sweet as sugar.

• Simile

• Metaphor

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

• Simile

• Metaphor