Similes and Metaphors

A metaphor

• says one thing is another

• uses "like or as" to compare two things

• has to be taught before you can understand it

A simile

• says one thing is another

• uses "like or as"

• must be taught before you understand it

An idiom

• must be taught to be understood

• uses "like or as"

• says one thing is another

"He is as cute as a button." is an example of....

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

"Life is a highway." is an example of a ....

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

"Spill the beans." is an example of....

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

"Fish out of water" is an example of.....

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

"He is like a fish out of water." is an example of.....

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

"off your rocker," is an example of

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

What does "break a leg" mean?

• break your leg

• good luck

• Fall down cause I don't like you!!