Similes & 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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

After the walk through the dessert, Kim’s tongue felt dry as a bone. 
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What two things are being compared in this this sentence?

• friends to peas

• friends to pods

• peas to pods

• best to friends

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

His feet were like blocks of ice.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Neither

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Talia's eyes were as bright as the sun.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Neither

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• She is as busy as a bee.

• Time is a thief.

• The world is a stage.

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

CCSS.L.4.5.a

Doing this quizizz was like riding a rollercoaster!

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Neither

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The children were as quiet as mice.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Neither

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The car is as red as a cherry.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Neither

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D