Interpret Figurative Language: Similes and Metaphors

The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile
• Metaphor

The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant. 
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile
• Metaphor

Simile or Metaphor?
This house is as clean as a whistle.

• simile
• metaphor

Simile or Metaphor?
My brother was boiling mad.

• simile
• metaphor

Simile or Metaphor?
The assignment was a breeze.

• simile
• metaphor

Simile or Metaphor?
She is as thin as a toothpick.

• simile
• metaphor

Since Mom has two jobs, she is always as busy as a bee.

• Mom is always doing something.

• Mom is afraid of bees.

• Mom is building a beehive.

Kenneth is like a bull in a china shop.

• Kenneth is very rough and clumsy.

• Kenneth isn't feeling well.

• Kenneth is very angry.

Mary is like a human calculator.

• Mary acts like a robot.

• Mary is very good at math.

• Mary needs a calculator to help her in math.

Your voice is music to my ears.

• Your voice is pleasing to me.

• Your voice is hoarse.

• Your voice upsets me.