Similes and Metaphors

Simile or Metaphor?

The assignment is a breeze.

• simile

• metaphor

What is a metaphor?

• Compares two things using like or as

• Compares two things NOT using like or as

The following sentence is a metaphor: He eats like a pig.

• True

• False

Simile or Metaphor?

After playing outside, his fingers were icicles.

• simile

• metaphor

Simile or Metaphor?

This house is as clean as a whistle.

• simile

• metaphor

Why are metaphors important?

• It helps you compare things like people, animals, and objects.

• It helps you to sound like you are smart.

The following sentence is a metaphor: Her dad was as big as a house!

• True

• False

The following sentence is a metaphor: You are my sunshine.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• The camper was a chicken when he heard a growl in the forest.

• The baby ate like a bird during dinner.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• The teacher is a busy bee.

• The baby is as cute as a button.