Simile & Metaphor Quiz

Which sentence is a simile?

• Her voice is music to my ears.

• He is as strong as an ox.

• Life is a rollercoaster.

Which sentence is a metaphor?

• The wind howled like a wolf.

• He ran as fast as lightning.

• Her heart is a stone.

What word does a simile always use?

• Like or as

• Is or was

• And or but

• Of or with

Identify the simile: "The baby’s skin is soft like a cloud."

• Simile

• Metaphor

Identify the metaphor: "Time is a thief."

• Simile

• Metaphor

"His temper was a volcano ready to erupt." This is an example of a:

• Simile

• Metaphor

"She danced like a leaf in the wind." This is an example of a:

• Simile

• Metaphor

Which sentence contains a simile?

• The car was a rocket on the highway.

• His eyes were as bright as the stars.

What is the purpose of a metaphor?

• To compare two things using "like" or "as"

• To compare two things directly, making one thing another

Which of these is NOT a simile?

• "She is as sweet as honey."

• "The world is a stage."