Similes and Metaphors

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them. (is and are). Mark all of the metaphors.

• The snow is a white blanket.

• The falling snowflakes are dancers.

• The calm lake was a mirror.

• You are my sunshine.

A simile is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as. Mark all similes below.

• This house is as clean as a whistle.

• He is as strong as an ox.

• Your explanation is as clear as mud.

• You were as brave as a lion.

When two unlike things are being compared using like or as, it is called a

• simile
• hyperbole
• idiom
• metaphor

A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' is:

• alliteration
• simile
• onomatopoeia
• metaphor

What two things are being compared in the following metaphor?
The crab was a dancing pair of scissors, clicking across the sand. 

• Crab and Sand
• Crab and dancing scissors
• Scissors and sand
• Dancing and sand. 

What two things are being compared in the following simile?
Sylvia's new lotion made her face as smooth as baby skin. 

• Sylvia's face and baby's skin
• Lotion and Sylvia's face.
• Sylvia and her face.
• Sylvia and smooth. 

What two things are being compared in the following metaphor?
Her diary was her best friend, guarding her secrets quietly.

• "best friend" and "secrets"
• "diary'' and "secrets" 
• "Diary" and "her best friend"
• "her" and "diary" 

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