Metaphors!

Do metaphors use "like" or "as"?

• Yes

• No

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What is the definition of a metaphor?

• A formula you use to get the slope of a graph.

• A word that shows action

• A comparison of two things that does not use "like" or "as."

• A comparison of two things that uses "like" or "as."

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Which phrase is a metaphor?

• She is as thin as a rake.

• The wind was a howling wolf.

• I slept like a bump on a log.

• These jeans fit like a glove.

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What two things are being compared in the following simile?

Her hair is as white as snow.

• Hair

• Snow White

• Snow

• A girl

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Which two things are being compared in the following metaphor?

Success is key.

• Graduating

• A Key

• Getting a Job

• Success

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Which one is NOT a metaphor?

• He is a night owl.

• The computer was a dinosaur.

• My brother is a chicken.

• She acts like a pig at dinner.

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The library was an ocean of books. Metaphor?

• yes

• no

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Kaleo runs like a cheetah. Metaphor?

• yes

• no

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My life is like a dream. Metaphor?

• yes

• no

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The exploding rice pot was like a volcano erupting. Metaphor?

• yes

• no

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