Metaphor or Simile

Is this a metaphor or a simile: You are a gem.

• metaphor

• simile

What is a metaphor?

• A sentence that compares two things using like or as.

• A sentence that compares two things that does NOT use like or as.

What is a simile?

• A sentence that compares two things using like or as.

• A sentence that compares two things that does NOT use like or as.

Choose the metaphor that compares a Christmas tree to a building.

• The Christmas tree is like a mountain.

• The Christmas tree is a mountain.

• The Christmas tree is a building in my living room.

• The Christmas tree is like a building in my living room.

Is this a metaphor or a simile: Ms. Kisow is a chicken.

• metaphor

• simile

Is this a metaphor or a simile: The coyote was like a bolt of lightning going down the hill.

• metaphor

• simile

Is this a metaphor or a simile: Helmut's voice is a lawn mower when he sleeps.

• metaphor

• simile

Choose the simile that compares snowflakes to glitter.

• The snowflakes are like glitter in the sky.

• The snowflakes are glitter in the sky.

Pick the metaphor that describes the picture.

• The soda is like a volcano spraying in the air.

• The soda is a volcano spraying in the air.

Pick the simile that describes this picture.

• Rudolph's nose is a bright red cherry on his face.

• Rudolph's nose is like a bright red cherry on his face.